Vechta

Vechta (German pronunciation: [ˈfɛçta]) is a town in Lower Saxony. It is the capital of the Vechta district. About 32,000 people live there.

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Flag of Vechta
Coat of arms of Vechta
Location of Vechta within Vechta district
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Coordinates: 52°43′50″N 08°17′19″E / 52.73056°N 8.28861°E / 52.73056; 8.28861Coordinates: 52°43′50″N 08°17′19″E / 52.73056°N 8.28861°E / 52.73056; 8.28861
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictVechta
Subdivisions25
Government
 • MayorHelmut Gels (CDU)
Area
 • Total87.8 km2 (33.9 sq mi)
Elevation
37 m (121 ft)
Population
 (2009-12-31)
 • Total31,250
 • Density355.92/km2 (921.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
49377
Vehicle registrationVEC
Websitewww.vechta.de

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Other websites

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