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Breitenburg

Breitenburg is a municipality in the district of Steinburg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated on the river Stör, approx. 4 km southeast of Itzehoe.

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Coordinates: 53°53′N 9°34′E / 53.883°N 9.567°E / 53.883; 9.567
CountryGermany
StateSchleswig-Holstein
DistrictSteinburg
Municipal assoc.Breitenburg
Government
 • MayorIngo Köhne
Area
 • Total
10.49 km2 (4.05 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)1
 • Total
1,241
 • Density118.3/km2 (306.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
25524
Dialling codes04821, 04828
Vehicle registrationIZ
Websitewww.amt-
breitenburg.de

Breitenburg is a municipality in the district of Steinburg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated on the river Stör, approx. 4 km southeast of Itzehoe.

Breitenburg is the seat of the Amt ("collective municipality") Breitenburg.

Breitenburg contains a lot of historic relics like castles and ancient pots.

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