Winsen (Luhe)
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For the town in the district of Celle, see Winsen (Aller).
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Location of the town of Winsen within Harburg district
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| Coordinates | 53°22′N 10°13′E / 53.36667°N 10.21667°ECoordinates: 53°22′N 10°13′E / 53.36667°N 10.21667°E |
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Lower Saxony |
| District | Harburg |
| Town subdivisions | 13 districts |
| Mayor | Angelika Bode (Ind.) |
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| Area | 109.55 km2 (42.30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population | 34,247 (31 December 2010)[1] |
| - Density | 313 /km2 (810 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | WL |
| Postal code | 21423 |
| Area code | 04171 |
| Website | winsen.de |
Winsen (Luhe) is the capital of the district of Harburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the small river Luhe, near its confluence with the Elbe, approx. 25 km southeast of Hamburg, and 20 km northwest of Lüneburg.
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