Saterland

Saterland (German pronunciation: [ˈzaːtɐˌlant]; Saterland Frisian: Seelterlound, pronounced [ˈseːltɐˌloːunt]) is a municipality in the district of Cloppenburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated between the cities of Leer, Cloppenburg, and Oldenburg. It is home to Saterland Frisians, who speak Frisian in addition to German.

Saterland
Seelterlound
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Location of Saterland within Cloppenburg district
Saterland
Saterland
Coordinates: 53°2′N 7°43′E
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictCloppenburg
Subdivisions4 districts
Government
  Mayor (201823) Thomas Otto (Greens)
Area
  Total123.62 km2 (47.73 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)
  Total14,079
  Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26683
Dialling codes0 44 92 (Scharrel, Sedelsberg) 0 44 98 (Ramsloh, Strücklingen)
Vehicle registrationCLP
Websitewww.saterland.de

The municipality of Saterland was formed in 1974, when the smaller municipalities Strücklingen (Strukelje in Saterland Frisian), Ramsloh (Roomelse), Sedelsberg (Seeidelsbierich) and Scharrel (Schäddel) were merged.

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