Altkalen
Altkalen | |
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show Location of Altkalen within Rostock district | |
![]() ![]() Altkalen | |
Coordinates: 53°53′N 12°45′E / 53.883°N 12.750°ECoordinates: 53°53′N 12°45′E / 53.883°N 12.750°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
District | Rostock |
Municipal assoc. | Gnoien |
Government | |
• Mayor | Renate Awe |
Area | |
• Total | 45.54 km2 (17.58 sq mi) |
Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
Population (2020-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 785 |
• Density | 17/km2 (45/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 17179 |
Dialling codes | 039971 |
Vehicle registration | LRO |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/Altkalen-windmuehle.jpg/150px-Altkalen-windmuehle.jpg)
A Windmill near Altkalen
Altkalen is a municipality in the Rostock district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
History[]
Kalen was first mentioned in a document from 1174. The name "Kalen" is of Slavic origin and means "marsh" or "morass". After 1236, Kalen was expanded as a city with a strong fortification.
References[]
- ^ "Statistisches Amt M-V – Bevölkerungsstand der Kreise, Ämter und Gemeinden 2020". Statistisches Amt Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (in German). July 2021.
Categories:
- Municipalities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- 1250s establishments in the Holy Roman Empire
- 1253 establishments in Europe
- Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
- Bezirk Neubrandenburg
- Rostock (district) geography stubs