Sedlitz (Senftenberg)
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Location of Senftenberg within Oberspreewald-Lausitz district
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| Coordinates: 51°31′N 14°01′E / 51.517°N 14.017°ECoordinates: 51°31′N 14°01′E / 51.517°N 14.017°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Brandenburg | |
| District | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Andreas Fredrich (SPD) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 127.56 km2 (49.25 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) | |
| Population (2015-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 24,625 | |
| • Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 01945 (Peickwitz), 01968 (Brieske, Großkoschen, Niemtsch, Sedlitz, Senftenberg), 01996 (Hosena) | |
| Dialling codes | 03573, 035756 (Hosena, Peickwitz) | |
| Vehicle registration | OSL, CA, SFB | |
| Website | www.senftenberg.de | |
Senftenberg (Sorbian: Zły Komorow) is a town in southern Brandenburg, Germany, capital of the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district. The river Schwarze Elster runs through Senftenberg and the town is located on the shores of Senftenberger See (Senftenberg Lake), one of the largest artificial lakes in Germany.
Senftenberg is located in the southwest of the historic Lower Lusatia region at the border with Saxony. Its town centre is situated north of the river Black Elster and the artificial Senftenberger Lake, part of the Lusatian Lake District chain, approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Hoyerswerda, and 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Cottbus.
Senftenberg station is north of the centre and a major railway freight yard is located to its north-east, with a locomotive depot.
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