The Polish town of Kętrzyn was formerly known as Rastenburg.

Rastenberg is a town in the district of Sömmerda, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 22 km east of Sömmerda, and 23 km northeast of Weimar.

Rastenberg
Coat of arms of Rastenberg
Location of Rastenberg within Sömmerda district
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Rastenberg is located in Germany
Rastenberg
Rastenberg
Rastenberg is located in Thuringia
Rastenberg
Rastenberg
Coordinates: 51°10′34″N 11°25′9″E / 51.17611°N 11.41917°E / 51.17611; 11.41917
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictSömmerda
Municipal assoc.Kölleda
Government
 • Mayor (2024–30) Beatrix Winter[1]
Area
 • Total35.42 km2 (13.68 sq mi)
Elevation
205 m (673 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total2,506
 • Density71/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
99636
Dialling codes036377
Vehicle registrationSÖM
Websitewww.rastenberg.de

History

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Within the German Empire (1871-1918), Rastenberg was part of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.


References

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  1. ^ Gewählte Bürgermeister - aktuelle Landesübersicht, Freistaat Thüringen. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden, erfüllenden Gemeinden und Verwaltungsgemeinschaften in Thüringen Gebietsstand: 31.12.2022" (in German). Thüringer Landesamt für Statistik. June 2023.