Of the approximately 850 municipalities of Thuringia, 126 are classed as towns (within a district) or cities (forming their own urban district). Most of the towns are small with a population of less than 10,000; only the ten biggest ones have a population greater than 30,000. The first towns emerged during the 12th century, whereas the latest ones received town status only in the 20th century. Today, all municipalities within districts are equal in law, whether they are towns or villages. Independent cities (i.e. urban districts) have greater powers (the same as any district) than towns within a district. COUNT 5
QSN1 How many municipalities are in Thuringia?  ANS1 850 QSN2 How many municipalities in Thuringia are classified as towns? ANS2 126 QSN3 How many towns have populations greater than 30,000? ANS3 ten QSN4 What was the latest a town was established in Thuringia? ANS4 the 20th century QSN5 Which regions of Thuringia have the most political power? ANS5 Independent cities (i.e. urban districts) have greater powers (the same as any district) than towns within a district.