Velten
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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