Wernigerode
Wernigerode (German pronunciation: [ˌvɛɐ̯nɪɡəˈʁoːdə]) is a town in the district of Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Until 2007, it was the capital of the district of Wernigerode. Its population was 35,041 in 2012.
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View over Wernigerode with its castle | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Wernigerode within Harz district | |
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| Coordinates: 51°50′6″N 10°47′7″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony-Anhalt |
| District | Harz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2022–29) | Tobias Kascha (SPD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 170.03 km2 (65.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 240 m (790 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-31) | |
| • Total | 32,027 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 38855, 38879 |
| Dialling codes | 03943, 039455 |
| Vehicle registration | HZ, HBS, QLB, WR |
| Website | www.wernigerode.de |
Wernigerode is located southwest of Halberstadt, and is picturesquely situated on the Holtemme river, on the northern slopes of the Harz Mountains. Wernigerode is located on the German Timber-Frame Road.
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