Velten is a town in the Oberhavel district of Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated 10 km southwest of Oranienburg, and 24 km northwest of Berlin.
Velten | |
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Location of Velten within Oberhavel district | |
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| Coordinates: 52°41′N 13°11′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Brandenburg |
| District | Oberhavel |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2017–25) | Ines Hübner[1] (SPD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.39 km2 (9.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-31)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,405 |
| • Density | 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 16727 |
| Dialling codes | 03304 |
| Vehicle registration | OHV |
| Website | www.Velten.de |
In 1905 Velten had 38 stove factories that delivered 100,000 tiled stoves to Berlin, making Velten Germany's biggest stove-manufacturer.
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