Oranienburg is a town in Brandenburg, Germany, and the capital of the district of Oberhavel. It is located at approximately 52.75 degrees north latitude and 13.24 degrees east longitude.
Facts
Area (sq km) Founding Year Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Latitude52.754444 degrees north 1 FAQs
Why is the town called Oranienburg?
The Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg states: "The palace dates back to a rural mansion built as of 1651 for the Great Elector’s wife, Louise Henriette, who was born Princess of Orange-Nassau and also gave the locality of Oranienburg its name."
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1. Oranienburg (Wikidata)
P1082 (population)
population 49,824 (2025)
P625 (coordinate location)
latitude 52.754444, longitude 13.236944
P2044 (elevation above sea level)
elevation 34 m
P2046 (area)
area 162.37 sq km
P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
population 49824 (2025)
View the Source2. Oranienburg (Wikipedia)
Source text, founding-year-range-start: 1216
Originally named Bötzow, the town of Oranienburg dates from the 12th century and was first mentioned in 1216.
Source text, founding-year-range-end: 1216
Originally named Bötzow, the town of Oranienburg dates from the 12th century and was first mentioned in 1216.
Source text, founding-year: 1216
Originally named Bötzow, the town of Oranienburg dates from the 12th century and was first mentioned in 1216.
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