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Sankt Märgen, Germany

Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany

Sankt Märgen is a small town in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with a population of 1,850. Elevation: 2,897 ft (883 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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1,850 Population 133/sq mi density
2,897 ft Elevation 883 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
58.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,930 Median Income
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Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,930 median income
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,400 home value, $477/mo rent

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About Sankt Märgen

Sankt Märgen

Sankt Märgen is a German municipality in the middle of the Black Forest, which belongs to the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald. The Kurort is located around 25 km east of Freiburg im Breisgau.

People

Population1,850
Density133/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,930

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,400
Rent$477
Ownership55.1%
Housing Units740

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain58.6 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation2,897 ft (883 m)
Population1,850
Population Density133 / sq mi
Elevation2,897 ft (883 m)
Coordinates48.0081°, 8.0928°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBaden-Wurttemberg
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation58.6 inches (1,488 mm)
Annual Snowfall31.1 inches (79 cm)
Median Household Income$32,930

About Sankt Märgen

Sankt Märgen is a small town in Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg) with a population of 1,850. The city sits at an elevation of 2,897 feet (883 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Sankt Märgen is $32,930, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 72 business establishments.

Income: Sankt Märgen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,930
56% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)72

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sankt Märgen is $95,400, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $477 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 55.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 740 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,400
66% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$477
59% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership55.1%
Owner-Occupied55.1%
Renter-Occupied44.9%
Housing Units740

Property Tax

Climate in Sankt Märgen

Sankt Märgen has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1130 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.8°C / 35°F -1.4° / 4.9° 79.7
Feb 2.7°C / 37°F -1.1° / 6.5° 71.4
Mar 6.1°C / 43°F 1.7° / 10.6° 78.4
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 4.5° / 14.7° 77.8
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.4° / 18.7° 120.1
Jun 17°C / 63°F 11.8° / 22.2° 103.7
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 13.6° / 24.2° 114.4
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13.5° / 24.1° 104.8
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 9.9° / 19.6° 87.7
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 6.5° / 14.8° 95.3
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 2.2° / 9.1° 94.0
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F -0.4° / 5.9° 103.0
Sankt Märgen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,897 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below Germany avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,897 ft (883 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates48.0081°N, 8.0928°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above Germany avg
Snowfall 31.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

651 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 119 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 71 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 148 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 131 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 133 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 120 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 133 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 133 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 121 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 134 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 110 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 137 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 134 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 92 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 115 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 57 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 84 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 102 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 37 km
Mar 6, 2017 8 km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 138 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in Driest
October 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Sankt Märgen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and September the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Sankt Märgen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grund- und Hauptschule Sankt Märgen
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Radio Stations near Sankt Märgen

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Schwarzwaldradio 60er, 70er MP3 128 kbps
SWR Aktuell info MP3 128 kbps
Radio Basilisk (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 3 (CH) AAC 64 kbps
baden.fm pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Aargau Solothurn (CH) AAC 128 kbps
SWR4 Freiburg oldies, schlager MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 4 News (CH) AAC 48 kbps
Schwarzwaldradio (AAC, New Stream URL as of 2023) oldies AAC
Radio Suisse Jazz (CH) blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
Baden fm nur deutsch deutschpop, pop AAC
Hitradio Ohr AAC
Azur FM 68 - Colmar (FR) MP3 192 kbps
Azur FM 67 - Sélestat (FR) MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland (CH) AAC 48 kbps
Radiopolis (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Laut.FM Dark-Bites alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps
Freies Radio Freudenstadt community radio, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF Musikwelle (CH) AAC 128 kbps
Krawallradio deutschrock, hardmetal MP3 192 kbps
Radio Helle Welle christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) (CH) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Hitradio MMD MP3 128 kbps
Dark Bites alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio Ohr 90er 90's AAC

Museums in Sankt Märgen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alamannen-Museum Vörstetten
Alamannen-Museum Vörstetten
Alte Säge
Alte Seilerei
Archäologische Sammlung
Archäologisches Museum Colombischlössle
Atelier für Steinkunst
Augustinermuseum
Bahnhof Triberg - Ausstellung
Bankenhof
Bauernhausmuseum Segerhof
Besucherbergwerk Finstergrund
Deutsches Phono Museum
Dokumentationszentrum Nationalsozialismus
Elztalmuseum Waldkirch
Fasnetmuseum
Forum erlebnis:holz
Fotomuseum Hirsmüller
German Clock Museum Furtwangen
Hammerschmiede Museum
Hans-Thoma-Museum
Hansmeyerhof
Haus der Natur
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Elzach
Heimatmuseum Hüsli
Heimatmuseum Rombachhof
Heimatmuseum Schwarzes Tor
Heimatmuseum Yach
Heimatwohnmuseum
Heimethues Denzlingen
Heimethues Denzlingen
historische Ölmühle
Hochburgmuseum
Holzschneflermuseum Resenhof
Hugenhofmühle
Hummelhofmühle
Jüdisches Museum
Kienzlerschmiede
Klostermuseum St. Märgen
Krummholzenhofkapelle
Kuckucksuhrmuseum
Kunstmuseum
Kunstraum Grässlin
Le Petit Salon - Winterhalter Museum
Märklin World Titisee
Mediathek „Haus der Zähringer“
Modelleisenbahn-Ausstellung
Mühlenmuseum
Museum - Klaus Ringwald Stiftung
Museum für alte Landtechnik
Museum für Neue Kunst
Museum für Stadtgeschichte
Museum Gasthaus Arche
Museum Hasemann-Liebich
Museum Natur und Mensch
Museum St. Blasien
Neustädter Heimatstuben
PEAC Museum
Rankmühle
Reinertonishof
Schinkenmuseum
Schloss-Narrenstuben
Schnapsmuseum
Schniederlihof
Schwarzwälder Skimuseum im Hugenhof
Schwarzwaldhaus der Sinne
Schwarzwaldmuseum
Skulpturenhalle der Stiftung für Konkrete Kunst Roland Phleps
Stadtgeschichtliche Sammlung
Stadtmuseum
StattMuseum
Stefanshofkapelle anno 1770
Triberg-Fantasy
Triberg-Land
Uhrmacherhäusle
Uniseum
Waldhaus Freiburg
ZÄPFLE Heimat
Zinnfigurenklause im Schwabentor

Libraries in Sankt Märgen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arbeitsbibliothek0.0
Bibliothek der Pädagogischen Hochschule0.0
Bibliothek der Pädagogischen Hochschule0.0
Bibliothek der Pädagogischen Hochschule0.0
Bibliothek des Deutschen Seminars0.0
Bibliothek des Deutschen Seminars0.0
Bibliothek im KG IV0.0
Bibliothek im KG IV0.0
Bubli – die Kinderbücherei0.0
Bücherei im Alten Pfarrhof0.0
Bücherei Lenzkirch0.0
Bücherei St. Barbara0.0
Bücherei St. Barbara0.0
Caritas-Bibliothek0.0
Caritas-Bibliothek0.0
Deutsches Tagebucharchiv0.0
Fakultätsbibliothek Biologie 2/30.0
Fakultätsbibliothek Biologie 2/30.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Historische Bibliothek0.0
Hochschul-Bibliothek0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
KöBücherei0.0
Mediathek Denzlingen0.0
Mediathek Denzlingen0.0
Mediathek Gundelfingen0.0
Mediathek Gundelfingen0.0
Mediathek Hornberg0.0
Mediathek Kirchzarten0.0
Mediathek Neustadt0.0
Moos0.0
Ökumenische Gemeindebücherei0.0
Ökumenische Gemeindebücherei0.0
Patientenbibliothek0.0
Pfarrbücherei im Pfarrzentrum0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bonndorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Freiburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Freiburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek St. Georgen0.0
Universitätsbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Sankt Märgen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Bressel
Bressel
Erzeugermarkt Gundelfingen
Erzeugermarkt Gundelfingen
Freiämter Bauernmarkt
Herdermer Bauernmarkt
Herdermer Bauernmarkt
Marktplatz Littenweiler
Münstermarkt
Münstermarkt
Platz der Zähringer
Platz der Zähringer
s'Obstlädele
s'Obstlädele
Trödelmarkt
Wiehremer Bauernmarkt
Wiehremer Bauernmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Elzach
Wochenmarkt Furtwangen
Wochenmarkt in der Fabrik
Wochenmarkt in der Fabrik
Wochenmarkt Kauftreff
Wochenmarkt Kauftreff
Wochenmarkt Kohlerhof
Wochenmarkt Kohlerhof
Wochenmarkt Kollnau
Wochenmarkt Neustadt
Wochenmarkt Waldkirch

Hotels in Sankt Märgen

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Der Hirschen
Felsenstüble
Gasthaus zum Kreuz
Hotel Löwen
Hotel Sonne-Post
Löwen
Rössle
Schweizerhof
Zur Traube

Restaurants in Sankt Märgen

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Der Hirschen
Felsenstüble
Gasthaus - Café Wangler
Gasthaus zum Kreuz
Hexenlochmühle
Hotel Sonne-Post
Lachenhäusle
Löwen
Matthias Waldkuchi
Plattenhof
Rössle
Skihütte
Sonne Neuhäusle
Vereinsheim "s'Clubhuus"
Zur Traube

Cafes in Sankt Märgen

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Goldene Krone
Kaffeeblatt

Gas Stations in Sankt Märgen

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia

Banks in Sankt Märgen

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Volksbank

Breweries in Sankt Märgen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Rogg
Braukollektiv
Braukollektiv
Familienbrauerei Ketterer
Feierling Biergarten

Stadiums & Teams in Sankt Märgen

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Ski Resorts Near Sankt Märgen

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Langenbruck 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
Röhrenmoos 0.0 $0
Schafmatt 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Spitzenberg und Köpfle 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hofeck 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Feldberg 0.0 $0
Kalte Herberge 0.0 $0
Adlerschanzen Schönwald 0.0 $0
Skistadion Kniebis 0.0 $0
Hundseck 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Mehliskopf 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sankt Märgen

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Donaueschingen-Villingen AirfieldMedium Airport
Dübendorf Air BaseMedium Airport
Lahr AirportLHAMedium Airport
Adventure Paramoteur Alsace AirfieldSmall Airport
Altdorf-Wallburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Binningen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Blumberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlhof Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bösingen-Dunningen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bremgarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Deckenpfronn-Egelsee AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield AlsaceSmall Airport
Eutingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau AirfieldSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Haiterbach-Nagold Glider FieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Hilzingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hütten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kehl-Sundheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirchzarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Klippeneck AirfieldSmall Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Musbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Offenburg-Baden AirfieldSmall Airport
Ohlsbach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Reiselfingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Rottweil-Zepfenhan AirfieldSmall Airport
Saverne Steinbourg AirfieldSmall Airport
Schmerlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwenningen am Neckar AirfieldSmall Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Strasbourg Neuhof AirfieldSmall Airport
Sulz am Neckar ULSmall Airport
Wächtersberg-Hub Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Waldmössingen Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Wildberg Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Winterthur AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sankt Märgen

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Caritas-Haus Feldberg gGmbH
Druckkammerzentrum Freiburg GmbH und HBO2-Tagesklinik
Eltern-Kind-Fachklinik Schuppenhörnle
Eltern-Kind-Fachklinik Tannenhof
Eltern-Kind-Fachklinik Ursee
Gelenk-Klinik OP-Zentrum
Gelenkklinik , Dr. Peter Baum, Dr. Thomas Schneider
KOSMedics
Lungenfachärzte in der Bertoldstraße
MVZ Gelenk-Klinik Praxis
Nuklearmedizin Südbaden
PraxisZentrum für Gastroenterologie und Endokrinologie
Sozialpädiatrisches Zentrum

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sankt Märgen

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hofkapelle Birkweghof
Hofkapelle Glasträgerhof
Kapelle
Kapelle
Kapfenkapelle
Klosterkirche
Ohmenkapelle
St. Hubertus
St. Nikolaus
St.-Wolfgangs-Kapelle
Vogesenkapelle

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sankt Märgen

What is the population of Sankt Märgen?

Sankt Märgen has a population of 1,850 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles.

Is Sankt Märgen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,930, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,400 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $477 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sankt Märgen?

Sankt Märgen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.6 inches, with 31.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sankt Märgen?

There are 72 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sankt Märgen?

The median home value in Sankt Märgen is $95,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $477. The homeownership rate is 55.1%.

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