Neuendorf-Sachsenbande

Neuendorf-Sachsenbande

The lowest point in Germany. The small black line at the bottom of the placard marked "NN" is sea level.

Coat of arms
Neuendorf-Sachsenbande

Coordinates: 53°57′45″N 09°20′00″E / 53.96250°N 9.33333°E / 53.96250; 9.33333Coordinates: 53°57′45″N 09°20′00″E / 53.96250°N 9.33333°E / 53.96250; 9.33333
Country Germany
State Schleswig-Holstein
District Steinburg
Municipal assoc. Wilstermarsch
Government
  Mayor Johannes Rehder
Area
  Total 19.31 km2 (7.46 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
  Total 479
  Density 25/km2 (64/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 25554
Dialling codes 04823
Vehicle registration IZ
Website

Neuendorf-Sachsenbande is a municipality in Wilstermarsch, in the district of Steinburg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The town is notable for containing the lowest accessible point in Germany, which is 3.54 m (11.61 ft) below sea level.

History

The history of the town only dates back to April 15, 2003, when the town was formed from the merger of the municipalities of Neuendorf bei Wilster and Sachsenbande to the municipality of Bredensee. This new agglomeration was renamed Neuendorf-Sachsenbande.

Economy

The land making up the municipality is mainly rural and involved in agriculture, but local registries indicate 30 small businesses in the municipality.

Politics

The local council counts one member of the SPD, five members of the CDU, five Independents. The design of the coat of arms symbolizes several of the local geographic in political realities, such as the recent consolidation of the cities, the nationally prominent topographical depression, and the small river, the Wilster Au, which flows through the municipality.

References

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