Detern

Detern is a municipality in the district of Leer, in Lower Saxony, Germany.

Detern
Historic Ss. Stephen's and Bartholomew's Church
Coat of arms
Location of Detern within Leer district
BundeLeer (Borkum)
Detern
Detern
Coordinates: 53°14′N 7°38′E
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictLeer
Municipal assoc.Jümme
Government
  MayorFranz-Gerhard Brakenhoff
Area
  Total43.3 km2 (16.7 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2019-12-31)[1]
  Total2,760
  Density64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26847
Dialling codes0 49 57
Vehicle registrationLER
Websitewww.detern.de

The Battle of Detern was fought here in 1426.

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