Altkalen
Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
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Altkalen (German pronunciation: [altˈkaːlən], lit. 'Old Kalen', in contrast to "New Kalen") is a municipality in the Rostock district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
Altkalen | |
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Location of Altkalen
within Rostock district
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 Location of Altkalen | |
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| Coordinates: 53°53′N 12°45′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| District | Rostock |
| Municipal assoc. | Gnoien |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Renate Awe |
| Area | |
• Total | 45.74 km2 (17.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 790 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 17179 |
| Dialling codes | 039971 |
| Vehicle registration | LRO |
History
Kalen was first mentioned in a document from 1174. The name "Kalen" is of Slavic origin and means "marsh" or "morass". After 1236, Kalen was expanded as a city with a strong fortification.
