Hemmingstedt
| Hemmingstedt | ||
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  Hemmingstedt | ||
Location of Hemmingstedt within Dithmarschen district  | ||
| Coordinates: 54°9′N 9°4′E / 54.150°N 9.067°ECoordinates: 54°9′N 9°4′E / 54.150°N 9.067°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Schleswig-Holstein | |
| District | Dithmarschen | |
| Municipal assoc. | KLG Heider Umland | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Anke Marohn | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.02 km2 (6.19 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) | |
| Population (2015-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 2,833 | |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 25770 | |
| Dialling codes | 0481 | |
| Vehicle registration | HEI | |
| Website |
www.amt-heide- land.de | |
Hemmingstedt is a German municipality in the district of Dithmarschen in the state of Schleswig-Holstein.
History
Hemmingstedt is the namesake of the Battle of Hemmingstedt, which took place south of the place in today's municipal area of Epenwöhrden. In 1500 the militia of the then Farmers' Republic of Dithmarschen, led by brave Wulf Isebrand, defeated a grand army of Hans, king of the Kalmar Union, composed of Jutes, Holsteiners, and Dutch mercenaries.
During the Oil Campaign of World War II, the Deutsche Erdöl-Aktiengesellschaft oil refinery at Hemmingstedt, near Heide, was bombed several times, including attacks using Azon and Operation Aphrodite guided missiles.
The Hemmingstedt refinery boasts the highest structure on the West Coast of Germany. Its chimney is 175 metres high.
