Werder (Havel)
Werder (Havel) | |
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Location of Werder (Havel) within Potsdam-Mittelmark district | |
| Coordinates: 52°23′N 12°56′E / 52.383°N 12.933°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Brandenburg |
| District | Potsdam-Mittelmark |
| Subdivisions | 8 Ortsteile |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2022–30) | Manuela Saß (CDU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 117.05 km2 (45.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31) | |
• Total | 26,951 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 14542 |
| Dialling codes | 03327 |
| Vehicle registration | PM |
| Website | www.werder-havel.de |
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Werder (Havel) (German pronunciation: [ˈvɛʁdɐ] ⓘ; official name derived from Werder an der Havel ("Werder upon Havel"), colloquially just Werder) is a town in the state of Brandenburg, Germany, located on the Havel river in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district, west of the state's capital Potsdam.
Werder has a long and rich history and is a nationally recognized Erholungsort – a government designation given to regions of Germany that have been recognized and must be continuously re-certified as having air and climate qualities which provide a healthful environment to visitors. Werder is also famous for hosting a Cherry Blossom Festival, the Baumblütenfest, every May.