Ronnenberg
Ronnenberg (German: [ˈʁɔnənˌbɛʁk] (listen)) is a town in the district of Hanover, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 8 km southwest of Hanover.
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Ronnenberg within Hanover district | |
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Coordinates: 52°19′10″N 09°39′20″E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Lower Saxony |
District | Hanover |
Subdivisions | 7 districts |
Government | |
• Mayor | Stefanie Harms (CDU) |
Area | |
• Total | 37.78 km2 (14.59 sq mi) |
Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) |
Population (2019-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 24,393 |
• Density | 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 30952 |
Dialling codes | 0511, 05109, 05108 |
Vehicle registration | H |
Website | www.ronnenberg.de |
Subdivisions
Besides Ronnenberg proper, the city consists of the boroughs of Benthe (including Sieben Trappen), Empelde, Ihme-Roloven, Linderte, Ronnenberg, Vörie and Weetzen.
Mayors
Since January 2014 Stephanie Harms (CDU) is the mayor. She was elected in October 2013. Her predecessor was since 2001 Wolfgang Walther (SPD).
Notable locals
- Julius Bodenstab, (1834-1916), Wisconsin farmer, legislator and real estate broker; a native of Ronnenberg
- Fritz Warnecke, (1898-1968), Wehrmacht Generalmajor during World War II; retired to and died in Ronnenberg
- Johannes Weineck, (1915-2005), Luftwaffe Hauptmann during World War II; retired to and died in Ronnenberg
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