Delmenhorst

Delmenhorst (German pronunciation: [ˈdɛlmənˌhɔʁst] ; Northern Low Saxon: Demost) is an urban district (Kreisfreie Stadt) in Lower Saxony, Germany. It has a population of 74,500 and is located 10 kilometres (6 miles) west of downtown Bremen with which it forms a contiguous urban area, whereas the city of Oldenburg is 25 kilometres (16 miles) to the northwest. The city has a total area of 62.36 square kilometres (24.08 square miles); and a population density of approx. 1200 inhabitants per km².

Delmenhorst
Location of Delmenhorst
Delmenhorst
Delmenhorst
Coordinates: 53°03′02″N 08°37′54″E
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictUrban district
Government
  Lord mayor (202126) Petra Gerlach (CDU)
Area
  Total62.36 km2 (24.08 sq mi)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)
  Total77,522
  Density1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
27747, 27749, 27751, 27753,27755
Dialling codes04221
Vehicle registrationDEL
Websitewww.delmenhorst.de

Since 2021 the mayor has been Petra Gerlach (CDU).

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