Wangerland
Wangerland is a municipality in the district of Friesland, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the North Sea coast, approximately 20 km northwest of Wilhelmshaven, and 10 km north of Jever. Its seat is in the village Hohenkirchen.
Wangerland | |
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Coordinates: 53°39′N 7°57′E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Lower Saxony |
District | Friesland |
Subdivisions | 14 quarters |
Government | |
• Mayor | Björn Mühlena (Ind.) |
Area | |
• Total | 176 km2 (68 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
Population (2018-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 9,190 |
• Density | 52/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
Postal codes | 26434, 26441 (Groß Hauskreuz) |
Dialling codes | 04463, 04464, 04461, 04425, 04426 |
Vehicle registration | FRI |
Website | www.wangerland-online.de |
History
First settlements are dated on the 2nd century B.C.
Subdivision
The municipality consists of the following villages: Altgarmssiel, Förrien, Friederikensiel, Hohenkirchen, Hooksiel, Horumersiel, Middoge, Minsen, Neugarmssiel, Oldorf, Schillig, Tettens, Waddewarden and Wiarden.[2]
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References
External links
- Official site (in German)
- Churches in Wangerland (in German)
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