Wedel
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Wedel is a town situated on the Elbe river in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, near Hamburg. Historically, it was first mentioned in 1212, though its early existence remains debated. The town flourished due to its strategic location on trade routes and its prominent ox market.
Statistics
Area
33.81 km²
Population
34,617