Burg, Dithmarschen

Burg is a municipality in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It lies at the rim of the Heide-Itzehoe Geest with parts of the village in the marshland below. It was named after a fortress "Bökelnburg" of which a 9th-century earth wall ring remains. According to legend Burg was the site of a farmer's revolt. They burned down the castle and killed the count who had asked for a "tenth" tribute despite it being a time of drought.

Burg, Dithmarschen
Flag of Burg, Dithmarschen
Coat of arms of Burg, Dithmarschen
Location of Burg, Dithmarschen within Dithmarschen district
Burg, Dithmarschen   is located in Germany
Burg, Dithmarschen
Burg, Dithmarschen
Burg, Dithmarschen   is located in Schleswig-Holstein
Burg, Dithmarschen
Burg, Dithmarschen
Coordinates: 54°0′N 9°16′E
CountryGermany
StateSchleswig-Holstein
DistrictDithmarschen
Municipal assoc.Burg-Sankt Michaelisdonn
Government
  MayorWerner Hill
Area
  Total11.23 km2 (4.34 sq mi)
Highest elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Lowest elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[1]
  Total4,184
  Density370/km2 (960/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
25712
Dialling codes04825
Vehicle registrationHEI
Websitewww.burg-dithmarschen.de

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