Richtenberg
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Location of Richtenberg
within Vorpommern-Rügen district
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| Coordinates: 54°12′N 12°52′E / 54.200°N 12.867°E / 54.200; 12.867 | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| District | Vorpommern-Rügen |
| Municipal assoc. | Franzburg-Richtenberg |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Karldiether Wegner |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.68 km2 (6.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 1,365 |
| • Density | 87.05/km2 (225.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 18461 |
| Dialling codes | 038322 |
| Vehicle registration | NVP |
| Website | www.amt-franzburg-richtenberg.de |
Richtenberg (German: [ˈʁɪçtn̩ˌbɛʁk] ⓘ) is a municipality in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is 18 km (11 mi) southwest of Stralsund.
Richtenberg was first mentioned in the founding document of the Neuenkamp monastery (today Franzburg) dated 8 November 1231. It is the oldest documented place in the region. In the foundation deed of the ruling Prince Wizlaw I, the monastery was awarded a patronage over the Richtenberg church as well as a local salt source.
References
- ^ "Alle politisch selbständigen Gemeinden mit ausgewählten Merkmalen am 31.12.2023" (in German). Federal Statistical Office of Germany. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
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