Hessisch Oldendorf

Hessisch Oldendorf (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛsɪʃ ˈʔɔldn̩dɔʁf] is a town in the Hamelin-Pyrmont district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Weser, approximately 10 km (6 mi) northwest of Hamelin. The adjective "Hessisch" has been used since 1905 to distinguish it from other towns named Oldendorf. Hessisch Oldendorf was part of Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel from 1640 until 1932.

Hessisch Oldendorf
Town
Location of Hessisch Oldendorf within Hameln-Pyrmont district
Hessisch Oldendorf
Hessisch Oldendorf
Coordinates: 52°10′N 9°15′E
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictHameln-Pyrmont
Government
  Mayor (202126) Tarik Oenelcin (CDU)
Area
  Total120.39 km2 (46.48 sq mi)
Elevation
62 m (203 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
  Total18,458
  Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
31840 31833
Dialling codes05152
Vehicle registrationHM
Websitewww.hessisch-oldendorf.de
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