Oldenburg (city)

City in Lower Saxony, Germany City in Lower Saxony, GermanyOldenburg Ollnborg (Northern Low Saxon)CityCity centre of Oldenburg including St Lamberti Church, Schloss Oldenburg (Oldenburg Palace) and the Oldenburgisches Staatstheater (Oldenburg State Theatre; left image border) FlagCoat of armsLocation of Oldenburg (city)Oldenburg Location within GermanyShow map of GermanyOldenburg Location within Lower SaxonyShow map of Lower SaxonyCoordinates: 53°08′38″N 8°12′50″E / 53.14389°N 8.21389°E / 53.14389; 8.21389CountryGermanyStateLower SaxonyDistrictUrban districtSubdivisions33 boroughs, separated into nine census tractsGovernment • Lord mayor (2021–26) Jürgen Krogmann (SPD)Area • Total102.96 km2 (39.75 sq mi)Elevation4 m (13 ft)Population (2024-12-31) • Total176,614 • Density1,715.4/km2 (4,442.8/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)Postal codes26001–26135Dialling codes0441Vehicle registrationOLWebsitewww.oldenburg.de Oldenburg (German pronunciation: [ˈɔldn̩bʊʁk] ⓘ; Northern Low Saxon: Ollnborg) is an independent city in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany. The city is officially named Oldenburg (Oldb) (Oldenburg in Oldenb