Richtenberg
Town hall
Town hall
Coat of arms of Richtenberg
Location of Richtenberg within Vorpommern-Rügen district

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Location of Richtenberg
Richtenberg is located in Germany
Richtenberg
Richtenberg
Richtenberg is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Richtenberg
Richtenberg
Coordinates: 54°12′N 12°52′E / 54.200°N 12.867°E / 54.200; 12.867
CountryGermany
StateMecklenburg-Vorpommern
DistrictVorpommern-Rügen
Municipal assoc.Franzburg-Richtenberg
Government
 • MayorKarldiether Wegner
Area
 • Total
15.68 km2 (6.05 sq mi)
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[1]
 • Total
1,365
 • Density87.05/km2 (225.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
18461
Dialling codes038322
Vehicle registrationNVP
Websitewww.amt-franzburg-richtenberg.de

Richtenberg (German: [ˈʁɪçtn̩ˌbɛʁk] ) is a municipality in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is 18 km (11 mi) southwest of Stralsund.

Richtenberg was first mentioned in the founding document of the Neuenkamp monastery (today Franzburg) dated 8 November 1231. It is the oldest documented place in the region. In the foundation deed of the ruling Prince Wizlaw I, the monastery was awarded a patronage over the Richtenberg church as well as a local salt source.

References

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  1. ^ "Alle politisch selbständigen Gemeinden mit ausgewählten Merkmalen am 31.12.2023" (in German). Federal Statistical Office of Germany. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.