Buchholz in der Nordheide

Buchholz in der Nordheide
Town
Church in Buchholz in der Nordheide
Church in Buchholz in der Nordheide
Flag of Buchholz in der Nordheide
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Coat of arms of Buchholz in der Nordheide
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Location of Buchholz in der Nordheide within Harburg district
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Buchholz in der Nordheide is located in Germany
Buchholz in der Nordheide
Buchholz in der Nordheide
Buchholz in der Nordheide is located in Lower Saxony
Buchholz in der Nordheide
Buchholz in der Nordheide
Coordinates: 53°19′N 09°52′E
Country Germany
State Lower Saxony
District Harburg
Subdivisions 6 districts
Government
 • Mayor (2021–26) Jan-Hendrik Röhse (CDU)
Area
 • Total 74.62 km2 (28.81 sq mi)
Elevation
 72 m (236 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)
 • Total 40,164
 • Density 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
21244
Dialling codes 04181, 04186, 04187
Vehicle registration WL
Website www.buchholz.de

Buchholz in der Nordheide (Northern Low Saxon: Bookholt) is the largest town in the district of Harburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 25 km southwest of Hamburg.

Geography

Buchholz is home to the Brunsberg, at 129m the highest mountain in the region. It is on the northern edge of the Lüneburg Heath (Lüneburger Heide), hence the suffix to the name.

History

In 1958, Buchholz received its city charter.

In 1992, Buchholz was struck by a small tornado which destroyed many trees and damaged numerous houses. In 2002, the temperature in Buchholz rose above 38 degrees celsius, marking an all-time high for its region.

In 2006, Buchholz tried to set a new world record by placing a crowd of 2000 people in the form of a large heart near the local swimming pool. The attempt ultimately failed because 39 people did not show up.

Division of the town

The districts of Steinbeck, Dibbersen, Seppensen, Holm-Seppensen, Sprötze and Trelde belong to Buchholz.

Districts sort by population:

  • Buchholz (nucleated town)
    • District Reindorf
    • District Vaensen
    • District Buensen
  • Holm-Seppensen
    • District Seppensen
    • District Holm-Seppensen
    • District Holm
  • Steinbeck
    • District Steinbeck
    • District Meilsen
  • Sprötze
  • Trelde
    • District Trelde
    • District Suerhop
  • Dibbersen
    • District Dibbersen
    • District Dangersen

Number of inhabitants

  • 1821 – 178
  • 1871 – 350
  • 1905 – 1,220
  • 1925 – 2,138
  • 1939 – 3,110
  • 1945 – ca. 5,000
  • 1946 – 6,003
  • 1958 – 7,523
  • 1963 – 10,364
  • 1968 – 13,590
  • 1972 – 15,273

After incorporations:

  • 1972 – 22,620
  • 1975 – 26,393
  • 1998 – 35,264
  • 1999 – 35,603
  • 2000 – 35,916
  • 2002 – 36,483
  • 2004 – 38,556
  • 2006 - 38,167
  • 2010 - 40,234
  • 2012 - 40,790

Twin towns – sister cities

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany

Buchholz in der Nordheide is twinned with:

Notable people

Living in Buchholz