Chorin (German pronunciation: [ˈkoːʁɪn]) is a municipality in the district of Barnim in Brandenburg, Germany. It is most famous for its cloister and for being situated within the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve. It is famous for its medieval Brick Gothic Chorin Abbey and the Choriner Musiksommer music festival held there.
Chorin | |
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Municipality | |
![]() Brick Gothic Chorin Abbey | |
Location of Chorin within Barnim district ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 52°54′0″N 13°52′0″E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Brandenburg |
District | Barnim |
Municipal assoc. | Britz-Chorin-Oderberg |
Subdivisions | 7 Ortsteile |
Government | |
• Mayor (2019–24) | Martin Horst[1] (CDU) |
Area | |
• Total | 121.62 km2 (46.96 sq mi) |
Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
Population (2020-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 2,359 |
• Density | 19/km2 (50/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 16230 |
Dialling codes | 033366 |
Vehicle registration | BAR |
Website | www.britz-chorin.de |
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