Bockhorn, Lower Saxony

Bockhorn (German pronunciation: [ˈbɔkhɔʁn]) is a municipality in the district of Friesland, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is approximately 15 km southwest of Wilhelmshaven, and 30 km northwest of Oldenburg.

CountryGermany

Subdivisions13 districts

Elevation

6 m (20 ft)

TimezoneUTC+01:00 (CET)

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Bockhorn
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Bockhorn within Friesland district
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Coordinates: 53°24′N 8°1′E
Country	Germany
State	Lower Saxony
District	Friesland
Subdivisions	13 districts
Government
• Mayor (2019–24)	Thorsten Krettek[1] (CDU)
Area [2]
• Total	77.15 km2 (29.79 sq mi)
Elevation	6 m (20 ft)
Population  (2025-12-31)[3]
• Total	8,791
• Density	113.9/km2 (295.1/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	26345
Dialling codes	04453
Vehicle registration	FRI
Website	www.bockhorn.de

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