Metten
Abbey Church of Saint Michael
Abbey Church of Saint Michael
Coat of arms of Metten
Location of Metten within Deggendorf district
Metten   is located in Germany
Metten
Metten
Metten   is located in Bavaria
Metten
Metten
Coordinates: 48°52′N 12°55′E / 48.867°N 12.917°E / 48.867; 12.917
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionNiederbayern
DistrictDeggendorf
Subdivisions19 Ortsteile
Government
  Mayor (202026) Andreas Moser[1]
Area
  Total11.91 km2 (4.60 sq mi)
Elevation
318 m (1,043 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
  Total4,216
  Density350/km2 (920/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
94526
Dialling codes0991
Vehicle registrationDEG
Websitewww.markt-metten.de

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

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Panoramic view of Metten
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