Stechlin
Municipality in Brandenburg, Germany
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Stechlin is a municipality in the Oberhavel district, in Brandenburg, Germany.
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Location of Stechlin
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| Coordinates: 53°06′N 13°02′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Brandenburg |
| District | Oberhavel |
| Municipal assoc. | Gransee und Gemeinden |
| Subdivisions | 3 districts |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–29) | Mario Ledderhose[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 83.95 km2 (32.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 1,173 |
| • Density | 13.97/km2 (36.19/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 16775 |
| Dialling codes | 033082 |
| Vehicle registration | OHV |
| Website | www.stechlin.de |
Geography
Stechlin is part of the northern border of Brandenburg, at the start of the Mecklenburg Lake District. It is part of the Stechlin-Ruppiner Land Nature Park, surrounded by the Menzer Forest and has many lakes in the area. The most famous is Lake Stechlin (Stechlinsee) which is a protected area.
Districts of Stechlin
- Dagow
- Dollgow
- Güldenhof
- Menz
- Neuglobsow
- Neuroofen
- Schulzenhof
Demography
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District Authority
Stechlin is in the borough of Gransee. Stechlin has its own council that is responsible for 3 districts:
- Dollgow with Schulzenhof and Güldenhof
- Neuglobsow with Dagow
- Menz with Neuroofen
Church in Menz
Church in Neuglobsow
Lake Roofen in Menz
Erwin Strittmatter's grave in Schulzenhof
