Riesa
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| Administrative region | Dresden |
| District | Riesa-Großenhain |
| Population | 36,758 (2005) |
| Area | 58.70 km² |
| Population density | 626 /km² |
| Elevation | 110 m |
| Coordinates | 51°18′ N 13°18′ E |
| Postal code | 01587-01591 |
| Area code | 03525 |
| Licence plate code | RG |
| Mayor | Gerti Töpfer |
| Website | riesa.de |
Image:Riesa Rathaus.JPG Riesa (location ) is a town with 36,221 inhabitants in the district Riesa-Großenhain in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is located at the river Elbe, approx. 40 km northwest of Dresden.
The world's first 110kV-powerline was inaugaurated between Riesa and Lauchhammer in 1912.
Riesa has a 25m tall iron sculpture of an oak trunk, named "Elbquelle", by Jörg Immendorff.
Notable people from Riesa include the former footballer Ulf Kirsten.
