Velten

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Velten

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Velten is a town in the Oberhavel district of Brandenburg, Germany, situated near Oranienburg and Berlin. Historically, it was a major center for stove production, earning the nickname 'Ofenstadt'. The town also has a history of resistance during the Nazi era, with figures like Erna Gersinski residing there.

Statistics

Area

23.36 km²

Population

12,733

Location