PASSAU, a city of the kingdom of Bavaria, in the circle of the Lower Danube, being the capital of the circle, as well as that of the bailiwick, of the same name. It is situated on a peninsula, formed by the junction of the river Inn with the Danube. It is strongly fortified, and farther defended by a citadel and the castle of Oberhaus. There are handsome bridges over both the Danube and the Inn. It is the see of a bishop, who has a palace and a cathedral, and it contains 822 houses, with 10,350 inhabitants. Notwithstanding its
very advantageous situation on two navigable rivers, it enjoys very little trade, and has only some small manufactures. Long. 12. 54. E. Lat. 48. 35. N.