Erkerode
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  Erkerode | ||
Location of Erkerode within Wolfenbüttel district 
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| Coordinates: 52°13′N 10°42′E / 52.217°N 10.700°ECoordinates: 52°13′N 10°42′E / 52.217°N 10.700°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Lower Saxony | |
| District | Wolfenbüttel | |
| Municipal assoc. | Sickte | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Dr. Claus Harmsen (SPD) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.34 km2 (5.15 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 953 | |
| • Density | 71/km2 (190/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 38173 | |
| Dialling codes | 05305 | |
| Vehicle registration | WF | |
Erkerode is a small village and a community in the District of Wolfenbüttel, in the south-east of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is nearly 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south-east of Braunschweig. The Elm, a range of forested hills, is close by.
The town of Erkerode was first mentioned in historic documents in 1175 (Erikeroth). The village belonged to the noble family of Veltheim since the 12th century. It was part of the court of Destedt. There are still many medieval farm houses of various types to be seen in the village today.
See also
Media related to Erkerode at Wikimedia Commons
Protestant church in Erkerode
