Osterhofen

The importance of Osterhofen in today's society is undeniable. Every day, Osterhofen becomes a topic of debate and reflection in different areas, whether in politics, science, entertainment or culture. Osterhofen awakens the interest and curiosity of people, who seek to understand its impact on their lives and the world around them. In this article, we will explore the various aspects related to Osterhofen, from its origin to its evolution today. We will analyze its influence on our daily decisions, as well as on the development of society as a whole.

Osterhofen
Market square
Market square
Coat of arms of Osterhofen
Location of Osterhofen within Deggendorf district
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Osterhofen is located in Germany
Osterhofen
Osterhofen
Osterhofen is located in Bavaria
Osterhofen
Osterhofen
Coordinates: 48°42′07″N 13°01′12″E / 48.70194°N 13.02000°E / 48.70194; 13.02000
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionNiederbayern
DistrictDeggendorf
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Liane Sedlmeier[1] (FW)
Area
 • Total
111.17 km2 (42.92 sq mi)
Elevation
318 m (1,043 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total
12,237
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
94486
Dialling codes09932
Vehicle registrationDEG
Websitewww.osterhofen.de

Osterhofen (German pronunciation: [oːstɐˈhoːfn̩] ) is a town in the district of Deggendorf, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on the right bank of the Danube, 16 km south of Deggendorf.

The town surrounds Osterhofen Abbey, a former monastery, whose abbey church is now the Basilica of St. Margaretha.[3]

References

  1. ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).
  3. ^ "Sehenswürdigkeiten" (in German). Stadt Osterhofen. Archived from the original on 2014-01-04. Retrieved 2014-01-04.