Märkisch Buchholz
Town in Brandenburg, Germany
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Märkisch Buchholz (German pronunciation: [ˈmɛʁkɪʃ ˈbuːxhɔlts] ⓘ) is a small town in the Dahme-Spreewald district, in Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated on the river Dahme, 20 km northwest of Lübben (Spreewald) and resp. 50 km southeast of Berlin.
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Location of Märkisch Buchholz
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| Coordinates: 52°06′N 13°45′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Brandenburg |
| District | Dahme-Spreewald |
| Municipal assoc. | Schenkenländchen |
| Subdivisions | 3 Ortsteile |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–29) | Arno Winklmann[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.86 km2 (9.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 849 |
| • Density | 34.2/km2 (88.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 15748 |
| Dialling codes | 033765 |
| Vehicle registration | LDS |
| Website | www.maerkischbuchholz.de |
Overview
The town is the smallest one in Brandenburg with town status. Founded in the 12th or 13th century the town's first historical mention dated on 13 August 1301, described as castrum et oppidum Buchholt. The town was heavily destroyed during the last day of World War II, due to strategic position at the Dahme river in Battle of Halbe. The federal highway B179 connect the town direct with Berlin.
Demography
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