Westerstede

Westerstede (Low German: Westerstäe) is the capital of the Ammerland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is about 25 km northwest of Oldenburg.

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Flag of Westerstede
Coat of arms of Westerstede
Location of Westerstede within Ammerland district
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Coordinates: 53°15′N 7°55′E / 53.250°N 7.917°E / 53.250; 7.917Coordinates: 53°15′N 7°55′E / 53.250°N 7.917°E / 53.250; 7.917
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictAmmerland
Subdivisions24 districts
Government
 • Mayor (2019–24) Michael Rösner[1]
Area
 • Total179 km2 (69 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26655
Vehicle registrationWST
Websitewww.westerstede.de

The villages of Burgforde, Eggeloge, Felde, Fikensolt, Garnholt, Gießelhorst, Halsbek, Halstrup, Hollriede, Hollwege, Hollwegerfeld, Hüllstede, Ihausen, Ihorst, Karlshof, Linswege, Linswegerfeld, Mansie, Lindern, Moorburg, Neuengland, Ocholt, Ocholterfeld, Ollenharde, Petersfeld, Tarbarg, Torsholt, Westerloy, Westerloyerfeld and Westerstederfeld are part of Westerstede.

alt The belltower for Westerstede's St. Peters Church is housed in its own building next to the church.
Belltower for St Peters Church - The belltower for Westerstede's St. Peters Church is housed in its own building next to the church.

The railway station of Westerstede is in the village of Ocholt, 6 km south of the town.

Westerstede Media

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References

  1. "Verzeichnis der direkt gewählten Bürgermeister/-innen und Landräte/Landrätinnen". Landesamt für Statistik Niedersachsen. April 2021.