Rastede

Rastede (Low German: Raastäe/Raas) is a municipality in the Ammerland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 12 km north of Oldenburg. It is the site of the Schloss Rastede.

Rastede
Rastede Palace
Rastede Palace
Flag of Rastede
Coat of arms of Rastede
Location of Rastede within Ammerland district
Rastede  is located in Germany
Rastede
Rastede
Rastede  is located in Lower Saxony
Rastede
Rastede
Coordinates: 53°15′N 8°12′E
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictAmmerland
Subdivisions27 districts
Government
  Mayor (201924) Lars Krause[1] (SPD)
Area
  Total123 km2 (47 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
  Total23,180
  Density190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26180
Dialling codes04402
Vehicle registrationWST
Websitewww.rastede.de

The Rastede railway station is located at the Oldenburg–Wilhelmshaven railway.

Sons and daughters

  • Hermann Schussler (1842-1919), German water-systems engineer and architect of dams
  • Augustus, Grand Duke of Oldenburg (1783-1853), Grand Duke of Oldenburg
  • Christian, Duke of Oldenburg (born 1955), Duke of Oldenburg
  • Uwe Stahmer (born 1960), famous motorcycle restorer

Economy

The aerospace machine manufacturer Broetje-Automation GmbH is based in Rastede. Customers include Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Premium Aerotec, Mitsubishi and many other companies.[3]

References


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