Metten

Metten

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Metten

Coordinates: 48°52′N 12°55′E / 48.867°N 12.917°E / 48.867; 12.917Coordinates: 48°52′N 12°55′E / 48.867°N 12.917°E / 48.867; 12.917
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Niederbayern
District Deggendorf
Government
  Mayor Erhard Radlmaier (CSU)
Area
  Total 11.91 km2 (4.60 sq mi)
Population (2015-12-31)[1]
  Total 4,219
  Density 350/km2 (920/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 94526
Dialling codes 0991
Vehicle registration DEG
Website www.markt-metten.de

Metten is a municipality in the district of Deggendorf in Bavaria in Germany. The town grew up round Metten Abbey, founded in 766. Metten is also the birthplace of former Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sepp Maier.

Paneramic view of Metten
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