Westerstede
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| Westerstede | ||
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Location of Westerstede within Ammerland district 
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| Coordinates: 53°15′N 7°55′E / 53.250°N 7.917°ECoordinates: 53°15′N 7°55′E / 53.250°N 7.917°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Lower Saxony | |
| District | Ammerland | |
| Subdivisions | 24 districts | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Klaus Groß (FDP) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 179 km2 (69 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | |
| Population (2012-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 21,893 | |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 26655 | |
| Dialling codes | 04488, 04409 | |
| Vehicle registration | WST | |
| Website | www.westerstede.de | |
Westerstede (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 very famous for hosting the Rhodo Festival, the biggest exhibition of Rhododendrons in Europe. The festival is hosted every four years.
Belltower for St Peters Church - The belltower for Westerstede's St. Peters Church is housed in its own building next to the church.
External links
- Pictures from spring festival in Westerstede
- Rhodo Festival
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