Burgdorf, Hanover
Burgdorf (Standard German pronunciation: ['bʊʁk.dɔʁf], Low German: Bortörp) is a town in the Hanover Region, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 22 km northeast of Hanover. Until 1974, Burgdorf was the capital of the Burgdorf district. The town and its surrounding areas are known for the tradition of growing white Asparagus and for breeding Hanoverian horses. Burgdorf hosts a monthly horse market from April to September every year.
Burgdorf | |
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Town | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Burgdorf within Hanover district | |
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| Coordinates: 52°27′0″N 10°0′30″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Lower Saxony |
| District | Hanover |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2019–24) | Armin Pollehn (CDU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 112.26 km2 (43.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 31,287 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 31303 |
| Dialling codes | 05136, 05085 |
| Vehicle registration | H |
| Website | www.burgdorf.de |
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