Wiefelstede (Low German: Wiefelstä) is a municipality in the Ammerland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 15 km northwest of Oldenburg.
Wiefelstede | |
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Municipality | |
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Location of Wiefelstede within Ammerland district ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 53°15′29″N 8°7′2″E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Lower Saxony |
District | Ammerland |
Subdivisions | 20 districts |
Government | |
• Mayor (2021–26) | Jörg Pieper[1] (Ind.) |
Area | |
• Total | 106.01 km2 (40.93 sq mi) |
Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
Population (2020-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 16,117 |
• Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 26215 |
Dialling codes | 04402 |
Vehicle registration | WST |
Website | www.wiefelstede.de |
It is home to Brötje Automation GmbH, an automated aircraft assembly manufacturer.
The St. Johannes Evangelical Lutheran church located in Wiefelstede is the oldest stone church in the Ammerland Region. The church opened in 1057.
Towns and municipalities in Ammerland (district) | ||
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