Salzwedel

Salzwedel (German pronunciation: [ˈzaltsveːdl̩], officially known as Hansestadt Salzwedel; Low German: Soltwedel) is a town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is the capital of the district (Kreis) of Altmarkkreis Salzwedel, and has a population of approximately 21,500. Salzwedel is located on the German Timber-Frame Road.

Salzwedel
Typical old housing in Salzwedel
Location of Salzwedel within Altmarkkreis Salzwedel district
Salzwedel
Salzwedel
Coordinates: 52°51′N 11°09′E
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictAltmarkkreis Salzwedel
Government
  Mayor (202229) Olaf Meining (SPD)
Area
  Total304.53 km2 (117.58 sq mi)
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)
  Total22,999
  Density76/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
29410, 29413, 29416
Dialling codes03901, 039032, 039033, 039037, 039038
Vehicle registrationSAW
Websitewww.salzwedel.de
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