Vorra is a municipality in the district of Nürnberger Land in Bavaria in Germany.

Vorra
Vorra in Hersbrucker Alb
Coat of arms of Vorra
Location of Vorra within Nürnberger Land district
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Vorra is located in Germany
Vorra
Vorra
Vorra is located in Bavaria
Vorra
Vorra
Coordinates: 49°32′N 11°30′E / 49.533°N 11.500°E / 49.533; 11.500
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictNürnberger Land
Municipal assoc.Velden (Pegnitz)
Subdivisions4 Gemeindeteile
Government
 • Mayor (2023–29) Bernd Müller[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total22.08 km2 (8.53 sq mi)
Elevation
365 m (1,198 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total1,719
 • Density78/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91247
Dialling codes09152
Vehicle registrationLAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Websitewww.vorra-mfr.de

Notable inhabitants

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  • Johann Friedrich Stoy (1700–1760), Evangelical theologian
  • Hans Vogel (1881–1945), politician (SPD)

References

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