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Municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Wöhrden
Municipality
Flag of WöhrdenFlagCoat of arms of WöhrdenCoat of arms
Location of Wöhrden within Dithmarschen district
Wöhrden is located in GermanyWöhrdenWöhrden Show map of GermanyWöhrden is located in Schleswig-HolsteinWöhrdenWöhrden Show map of Schleswig-Holstein
Coordinates: 54°10′N 9°0′E / 54.167°N 9.000°E / 54.167; 9.000
CountryGermany
StateSchleswig-Holstein
DistrictDithmarschen
Municipal assoc.KLG Heider Umland
Government
 • MayorPeter Schoof (CDU)
Area
 • Total21.77 km (8.41 sq mi)
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Population
 • Total1,302
 • Density60/km (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes25797
Dialling codes04839
Vehicle registrationHEI
Websitewww.amt-heide-
land.de

Wöhrden is a municipality in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Heinrich Scheidemann, one of the greatest organ composers of the early Baroque, disciple of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck and forerunner to J. S. Bach, was born in Wöhrden, in 1595.

References

  1. "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden in Schleswig-Holstein 4. Quartal 2022" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein.
Towns and municipalities of Dithmarschen
Wappen des Kreises Dithmarschen
Wappen des Kreises Dithmarschen


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