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|image_caption = St Peters Church (St Petri Kirche)
|image_caption = St Peters Church (St Petri Kirche)
|name = Westerstede
|name = Westerstede
|image_flag = Flagge Westerstede.svg
|image_coa = DEU Westerstede COA.svg
|image_coa = DEU Westerstede COA.svg
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|elevation = 6
|elevation = 6
|area = 179
|area = 179
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|population = 22117
|Stand = 2006-12-31
|postal_code = 26655
|postal_code = 26655
|area_code = 04488, 04409
|area_code = 04488, 04409
|licence = WST
|licence = WST
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 03 4 51 007
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 03 4 51 007
|divisions = 24 districts
|divisions = 24 districts
|Straße = Am Markt 2
|website = [https://www.westerstede.de/ www.westerstede.de]
|website = [https://www.westerstede.de/ www.westerstede.de]
|mayor = Michael Rösner<ref name=mayor>{{cite web|url=https://www.statistik.niedersachsen.de/download/169156|title=Verzeichnis der direkt gewählten Bürgermeister/-innen und Landräte/Landrätinnen|date=April 2021|publisher=[[Landesamt für Statistik Niedersachsen]]}}</ref>
|mayor = Klaus Groß
|party = FDP
|leader_term = 2019&ndash;24
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'''Westerstede''' ([[Low German]]: ''Westerstäe'') is the capital of the [[Ammerland]] district, in [[Lower Saxony]], Germany. It is situated approximately 25&nbsp;km northwest of [[Oldenburg (city)|Oldenburg]].
'''Westerstede''' ({{IPA|de|vɛstɐˈʃteːdə|-|De-Westerstede.ogg}}; [[Low German]]: ''Westerstäe'') is the capital of the [[Ammerland]] district, in [[Lower Saxony]], Germany. It is situated approximately 25&nbsp;km northwest of [[Oldenburg (city)|Oldenburg]].


It is known for hosting the Rhodo Festival, the biggest exhibition of [[rhododendrons]] in Europe. The festival is hosted every four years (next time in 2023).
It is known for hosting the Rhodo Festival, the biggest exhibition of [[rhododendrons]] in Europe. The festival is hosted every four years (next time in 2027).


The villages of [[Burgforde]], [[Eggeloge]], [[Felde (Westerstede)|Felde]], [[Fikensolt]], [[Garnholt]], [[Gießelhorst]], [[Halsbek]], [[Halstrup]], [[Hollriede]], [[Hollwege]], [[Hollwegerfeld]], [[Hüllstede]], [[Ihausen]], [[Ihorst]], [[Karlshof (Westerstede)|Karlshof]], [[Linswege]], [[Linswegerfeld]], [[Mansie]], [[Lindern (Westerstede)|Lindern]], [[Moorburg]], [[Neuengland]], [[Ocholt]], [[Ocholterfeld]], [[Ollenharde]], [[Petersfeld]], [[Tarbarg]], [[Torsholt]], [[Westerloy]], [[Westerloyerfeld]] and [[Westerstederfeld]] are part of Westerstede.
The villages of [[Burgforde]], [[Eggeloge]], [[Felde (Westerstede)|Felde]], [[Fikensolt]], [[Garnholt]], [[Gießelhorst]], [[Halsbek]], [[Halstrup]], [[Hollriede]], [[Hollwege]], [[Hollwegerfeld]], [[Hüllstede]], [[Ihausen]], [[Ihorst]], [[Karlshof (Westerstede)|Karlshof]], [[Linswege]], [[Linswegerfeld]], [[Mansie]], [[Lindern (Westerstede)|Lindern]], [[Moorburg]], [[Neuengland]], [[Ocholt]], [[Ocholterfeld]], [[Ollenharde]], [[Petersfeld]], [[Tarbarg]], [[Torsholt]], [[Westerloy]], [[Westerloyerfeld]] and [[Westerstederfeld]] are part of Westerstede.
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[[Image:WesterstedeStPetriKirche-BellTower.jpg|thumb|alt=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.]]
[[Image:WesterstedeStPetriKirche-BellTower.jpg|thumb|alt=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 located in the village of Ocholt, 6 km south of the town. Trains from and to [[Leer]] and Oldenburg halt there every hour.
The railway station of Westerstede is located in the village of Ocholt, 6&nbsp;km south of the town. Trains from and to [[Leer, Lower Saxony|Leer]] and Oldenburg halt there every hour.


The community (and the whole [[Ammerland]] region) is famous for its tree nurseries. They grow [[rhododendron]]s that are sold outside Germany as well. The slightly acid [[pet]] soil is very suitable for this type of horticulture.
The community (and the whole [[Ammerland]] region) is famous for its tree nurseries. They grow [[rhododendron]]s that are sold outside Germany as well. The slightly acid peat soil is very suitable for this type of horticulture.

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Near Linswege village, 7 km north-east of Westerstede, a ''Rhododendron Park'' has been established next to a beautiful wooded area. The park is open to visitors in May and June every year.


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Near Linswege village, 7&nbsp;km north-east of Westerstede, a ''Rhododendron Park'' has been established next to a beautiful wooded area. The park is open to visitors in May and June every year.


==Mayor==
==Mayor==
The mayor of Westerstede is since 2019 Michael Rösner (UWG). .</ref>
The current mayor of Westerstede is Michael Rösner (UWG), who has been in office since 2019.<ref name="mayor" />


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
[[File:Friedrich tietjen.jpg|thumb|125px|Friedrich Tietjen]]
[[File:Friedrich tietjen.jpg|thumb|125px|Friedrich Tietjen]]
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* [[Wolfgang Hackbusch]] (born 1948), mathematician
* [[Eilhardus Lubinus]] (1565–1621), professor of poetics, theology, mathematics, geography, and Rector of the University of Rostock
* [[Eilhardus Lubinus]] (1565–1621), professor of poetics, theology, mathematics, geography, and Rector of the University of Rostock
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* [[Bruno Steinhoff]] (born 1937), billionaire businessman, founder of [[Steinhoff International]]
* [[Friedrich Tietjen]] (1834–1895), astronomer
* [[Friedrich Tietjen]] (1834–1895), astronomer
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* [[Wolfgang Hackbusch]] (born 1948), mathematician
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* [[Bruno Steinhoff]] (born 1937), billionaire businessman, founder of [[Steinhoff International]]


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 17:38, 1 November 2024

Westerstede
Town
St Peters Church (St Petri Kirche)
St Peters Church (St Petri Kirche)
Flag of Westerstede
Flag
Coat of arms of Westerstede
Coat of arms
Location of Westerstede within Ammerland district
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Westerstede is located in Germany
Westerstede
Westerstede
Westerstede is located in Lower Saxony
Westerstede
Westerstede
Coordinates: 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
 • Total
179 km2 (69 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total
23,854
 • Density130/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26655
Dialling codes04488, 04409
Vehicle registrationWST
Websitewww.westerstede.de

Westerstede (German pronunciation: [vɛstɐˈʃteːdə] ⓘ; Low German: Westerstäe) is the capital of the Ammerland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 25 km northwest of Oldenburg.

It is known for hosting the Rhodo Festival, the biggest exhibition of rhododendrons in Europe. The festival is hosted every four years (next time in 2027).

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 located in the village of Ocholt, 6 km south of the town. Trains from and to Leer and Oldenburg halt there every hour.

The community (and the whole Ammerland region) is famous for its tree nurseries. They grow rhododendrons that are sold outside Germany as well. The slightly acid peat soil is very suitable for this type of horticulture.

Near Linswege village, 7 km north-east of Westerstede, a Rhododendron Park has been established next to a beautiful wooded area. The park is open to visitors in May and June every year.

Mayor

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The current mayor of Westerstede is Michael Rösner (UWG), who has been in office since 2019.[1]

Notable people

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Friedrich Tietjen
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References

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  1. ^ a b "Verzeichnis der direkt gewählten Bürgermeister/-innen und Landräte/Landrätinnen". Landesamt für Statistik Niedersachsen. April 2021.
  2. ^ "LSN-Online Regionaldatenbank, Tabelle A100001G: Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes, Stand 31. Dezember 2022" (in German). Landesamt für Statistik Niedersachsen.


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