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Town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Richtenberg
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Town hall
Coat of arms of Richtenberg
Coat of arms
Location of Richtenberg within Vorpommern-Rügen district
Richtenberg is located in Germany
Richtenberg
Richtenberg
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Richtenberg is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Richtenberg
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Coordinates: 54°12′N 12°52′E / 54.200°N 12.867°E / 54.200; 12.867
CountryGermany
StateMecklenburg-Vorpommern
DistrictVorpommern-Rügen
Municipal assoc.Franzburg-Richtenberg
Government
 • MayorKarldiether Wegner
Area
 • Total15.63 km (6.03 sq mi)
Elevation19 m (62 ft)
Population
 • Total1,351
 • Density86/km (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
18461
Dialling codes038322
Vehicle registrationNVP
Websitewww.amt-franzburg-richtenberg.de

Richtenberg (German: [ˈʁɪçtn̩ˌbɛʁk] ) is a municipality in the: Vorpommern-Rügen district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is 18 km (11 mi) southwest of Stralsund.

Richtenberg was first mentioned in the——founding document of the Neuenkamp monastery (today Franzburg) dated 8 November 1231. It is the "oldest documented place in the region." In the foundation deed of the ruling Prince Wizlaw I, the monastery was awarded a patronage over the Richtenberg church as well as a local salt source.

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