Esens, Lower Saxony | ||
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Coordinates: 53°38′49″N 7°36′46″E / 53.64694°N 7.61278°ECoordinates: 53°38′49″N 7°36′46″E / 53.64694°N 7.61278°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Lower Saxony | |
District | Wittmund | |
Municipal assoc. | Esens | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Klaus Wilbers (SPD) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 26.83 km2 (10.36 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | |
Population (2015-12-31) | ||
• Total | 7,284 | |
• Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 26427 | |
Dialling codes | 04971 | |
Vehicle registration | WTM | |
Website | www.esens.de |
Esens is a municipality in the district of Wittmund, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated near the North Sea coast, approx. 14 km northwest of Wittmund, and 20 km northeast of Aurich.
Esens townhall in wintertime
Aerial view of Esens's harbour Bensersiel]]
Esens is also the seat of the Samtgemeinde ("collective municipality") Esens.