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
Flag of Wangerland
Coat of arms of Wangerland
Location of Wangerland within Friesland district
Wangerland  is located in Germany
Wangerland
Wangerland
Wangerland  is located in Lower Saxony
Wangerland
Wangerland
Coordinates: 53°39′N 7°57′E
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictFriesland
Subdivisions14 quarters
Government
  Mayor (202126) Mario Szlezak[1] (SPD)
Area
  Total176 km2 (68 sq mi)
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[2]
  Total9,130
  Density52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26434, 26441 (Groß Hauskreuz)
Dialling codes04463, 04464, 04461, 04425, 04426
Vehicle registrationFRI
Websitewww.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.[3]

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