Ritterhude

Ritterhude (Northern Low Saxon: Hu’e) is a municipality in the district of Osterholz, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Hamme, approx. 6 km southwest of Osterholz-Scharmbeck, and 13 km northwest of Bremen.

Ritterhude
Church of Saint John in Ritterhude
Location of Ritterhude within Osterholz district
Ritterhude
Ritterhude
Coordinates: 53°10′59″N 08°45′22″E
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictOsterholz
Subdivisions6 districts
Government
  Mayor (202126) Jürgen Kuck (SPD)
Area
  Total32.86 km2 (12.69 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)
  Total14,800
  Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
27721
Dialling codes04292
Vehicle registrationOHZ
Websitewww.ritterhude.de
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