Diepholz
Diepholz (German pronunciation: [ˈdiːpˌhɔlts] ⓘ; Northern Low Saxon: Deefholt) is a town and capital of the district of Diepholz in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the rivers Hunte and Lohne, approximately 45 km northeast of Osnabrück, and 60 km southwest of Bremen.
Diepholz | |
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Town | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Diepholz within Diepholz district | |
Diepholz Diepholz | |
| Coordinates: 52°36′26″N 8°22′16″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Lower Saxony |
| District | Diepholz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2018–23) | Florian Marré |
| Area | |
| • Total | 104.45 km2 (40.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 17,685 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 49356 |
| Dialling codes | 0 54 41 |
| Vehicle registration | DH |
| Website | www.stadt-diepholz.de |
It was the capital of the sovereign County of Diepholz and the principal seat of the Noble Lords, later Counts, of Diepholz.
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