Putlitz
Town in Brandenburg, Germany
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Putlitz (German pronunciation: [ˈpʊtlɪts] ⓘ) is a town in the district of Prignitz, in Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated 15 km northwest of Pritzwalk, and 35 km northeast of Wittenberge. It is located on the Stepenitz River.
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Location of Putlitz
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| Coordinates: 53°15′N 12°03′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Brandenburg |
| District | Prignitz |
| Municipal assoc. | Putlitz-Berge |
| Subdivisions | 13 Ortsteile |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–29) | Udo Burzyk[1] (Ind.) |
| Area | |
• Total | 119.68 km2 (46.21 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 2,589 |
| • Density | 21.63/km2 (56.03/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 16949 |
| Dialling codes | 033981 |
| Vehicle registration | PR |
| Website | www.amtputlitz-berge.de |
History
From 1815 to 1945, Putlitz was part of the Prussian Province of Brandenburg. From 1952 to 1990, it was part of the Bezirk Potsdam of East Germany.
Demography

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International relations
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