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Detern

Detern is a municipality in the district of Leer, in Lower Saxony, Germany.

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Historic Ss. Stephen's and Bartholomew's Church
Historic Ss. Stephen's and Bartholomew's Church
Coat of arms of Detern
Location of Detern within Leer district
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Location of Detern
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Coordinates: 53°14′N 7°38′E / 53.233°N 7.633°E / 53.233; 7.633
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictLeer
Municipal assoc.Jümme
Government
 • MayorFranz-Gerhard Brakenhoff
Area
 • Total
43.3 km2 (16.7 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (9.8 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)1
 • Total
2,789
 • Density64.4/km2 (167/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26847
Dialling codes0 49 57
Vehicle registrationLER
Websitewww.detern.de

Detern is a municipality in the district of Leer, in Lower Saxony, Germany.

The Battle of Detern was fought here in 1426.

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