Pentling (Bavarian: Bendling) is a municipality in the Regensburg district of Bavaria in Germany. It lies on the river Danube.

Pentling
Hohengebraching, part of Pentling
Hohengebraching, part of Pentling
Coat of arms of Pentling
Location of Pentling within Regensburg district
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Pentling is located in Germany
Pentling
Pentling
Pentling is located in Bavaria
Pentling
Pentling
Coordinates: 48°59′01″N 12°03′32″E / 48.98361°N 12.05889°E / 48.98361; 12.05889
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberpfalz
DistrictRegensburg
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Barbara Wilhelm[1]
Area
 • Total32.64 km2 (12.60 sq mi)
Elevation
408 m (1,339 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total6,213
 • Density190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
93080
Dialling codes0941, 09405
Vehicle registrationR
Websitewww.pentling.de

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lived there from 1969 and maintained his house there until his death on the last day of 2022.

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