Bröckel
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Bröckel | |
Coordinates: 52°31′N 10°13′E / 52.517°N 10.217°ECoordinates: 52°31′N 10°13′E / 52.517°N 10.217°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Lower Saxony |
District | Celle |
Municipal assoc. | Flotwedel |
Subdivisions | 2 Ortsteile |
Government | |
• Mayor | Heinrich Behrens (CDU) |
Area | |
• Total | 16.33 km2 (6.31 sq mi) |
Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
Population (2020-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 1,879 |
• Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 29356 |
Dialling codes | 05144 |
Vehicle registration | CE |
Bröckel (pronounced with a long ö) is a municipality in the district of Celle, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It belongs to the collective municipality of with its seat in Wienhausen.
Geography[]
Bröckel lies southeast of Celle. The River Fuhse, which separates Bröckel from the neighbouring parish of Uetze flows past about two kilometers south of the village.
Parish divisions[]
The parish contains the hamlets of Katzhorn and Weghaus.
History[]
The first recorded mention of the parish was in 1215. The name of the village is derived from Brockelhe (Brauck = Bruch i.e. moor or marsh).
Politics[]
Council[]
The parish council of Bröckel comprises 11 members, including the chair (Bürgermeister):
- CDU − 8 seats
- SPD − 2 seats
(as at: local elections of 10 September 2006)
Bürgermeister[]
The voluntary Bürgermeister Heinrich Behrens was elected on 9 September 2001.
Coat of arms[]
Emblazonment: "in gold a broad blue stripe, on which is a silver horse collar decorated with gold, to the right a green ear of reed, left by a green ear of corn."
Economy and infrastructure[]
In Bröckel is the indoor park of Viva Arena.
Transport[]
Bröckel lies on the B 214 federal road which runs around the village on a bypass.
St. Mary's
Village scene
Primary school
Sources[]
- Friedrich Barenscheer: Chronik des Frachtfahrerdorfes Bröckel, 1963, Selbstverlag der Gemeinde Bröckel, Schriftenreihe des Lönsbund Celle Band 3, 169 Seiten
References[]
External links[]
- Municipalities in Lower Saxony
- Celle (district)