Epenwöhrden is a municipality in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Epenwöhrden
Flag of Epenwöhrden
Coat of arms of Epenwöhrden
Location of Epenwöhrden within Dithmarschen district
Epenwöhrden is located in Germany
Epenwöhrden
Epenwöhrden
Epenwöhrden is located in Schleswig-Holstein
Epenwöhrden
Epenwöhrden
Coordinates: 54°7′N 9°3′E / 54.117°N 9.050°E / 54.117; 9.050
CountryGermany
StateSchleswig-Holstein
DistrictDithmarschen
Municipal assoc.Mitteldithmarschen
Subdivisions4
Government
 • MayorReimer Hinrichs
Area
 • Total
13.52 km2 (5.22 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[1]
 • Total
799
 • Density59/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC 01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC 02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
25704
Dialling codes04832
Vehicle registrationHEI
Websitewww.epenwoehrden.de

History

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Epenwöhrden, south of Hemmingstedt, was the venue of the Battle of Hemmingstedt. In 1500 the militia of the then Farmers' Republic of Ditmarsh, led by Wulf Isebrand, defeated an army of Hans, king of the Kalmar Union, composed of Jutes, Holsteiners, and Dutch mercenaries.

References

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  1. ^ "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden in Schleswig-Holstein 4. Quartal 2022" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein.