Bergen auf Rügen

Bergen auf Rügen is the capital of the former district of Rügen in the middle of the island of Rügen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. Since 1 January 2005, Bergen has moreover been the administrative seat of the Amt of Bergen auf Rügen, which with a population of over 23,000 is Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's most populous Amt.

Bergen auf Rügen
Town
Panorama
Location of Bergen auf Rügen (dark red) in Amt Bergen auf Rügen (light red) in Rügen district (grey)
Bergen auf Rügen
Bergen auf Rügen
Coordinates: 54°25′N 13°26′E
CountryGermany
StateMecklenburg-Vorpommern
DistrictVorpommern-Rügen
Municipal assoc.Bergen auf Rügen
Founded1313
Subdivisions13
Government
  MayorAndrea Köster (CDU)
Area
  Total51.42 km2 (19.85 sq mi)
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
  Total13,689
  Density270/km2 (690/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
18528
Dialling codes03838
Vehicle registrationRÜG
Websitewww.stadt-bergen-auf-ruegen.de
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