Tangerhütte-Land

Tangerhütte-Land

Tangerhütte-Land is a former municipality in the district of Stendal, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It was named after the town of Tangerhütte, which served as its administrative center. The municipality was disbanded in 2010, and its constituent villages were incorporated into the town of Tangerhütte.

Geography

Tangerhütte-Land was located in the northeastern part of Saxony-Anhalt, near the Elbe River. The region is characterized by its flat landscape, with numerous streams and rivers flowing through it. The area is predominantly rural, with agriculture being the main economic activity.

History

The municipality of Tangerhütte-Land was established in 2005, as part of a municipal reform in Saxony-Anhalt. It included several villages that were previously independent municipalities. In 2010, Tangerhütte-Land was disbanded, and its constituent villages were incorporated into the town of Tangerhütte.

Villages

Tangerhütte-Land consisted of the following villages:

• Birkholz
• Bittkau
• Cobbel
• Dahrenstedt
• Demker
• Hüselitz
• Jerchel
• Kehnert
• Lüderitz
• Schelldorf
• Schönwalde
• Uchtdorf
• Uetz
• Weißewarte
• Windberge

Each of these villages has its own unique history and cultural heritage, contributing to the rich tapestry of the region.

See also

• List of former municipalities in Germany
• Administrative divisions of Germany