Schortens

Schortens is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It has 12 districts: Schortens, Heidmühle, Grafschaft, Accum, Sillenstede, Schoost, Roffhausen, Middelsfähr, Addernhausen, Oestringfelde, Ostiem and Upjever.

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Flag of Schortens
Coat of arms of Schortens
Location of Schortens within Friesland district
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Coordinates: 53°32′N 7°57′E / 53.533°N 7.950°E / 53.533; 7.950Coordinates: 53°32′N 7°57′E / 53.533°N 7.950°E / 53.533; 7.950
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictFriesland
Subdivisions12 districts
Government
 • MayorGerhard Böhling (Ind.)
Area
 • Total68.67 km2 (26.51 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2006-12-31)
 • Total21,132
 • Density307.733/km2 (797.02/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26419
Vehicle registrationFRI
Websitewww.schortens.de

References

Other websites

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