Schortens
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Schortens is a town located in the district of Friesland, Lower Saxony, Germany. First mentioned in 1158 as "Scrotinh", it has a history dating back to the 5th century with early human settlements. The town gained municipal rights in 2005 and consists of several districts including Schortens, Heidmühle, and Upjever.
Statistics
Area
68.80 km²
Population
20,932