Leer, Administrative district in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Leer serves as an autonomous administrative region encompassing 19 municipalities, spanning across 1,085 square kilometers in northern Lower Saxony.
The district evolved from medieval East Frisian territories, developing into a significant administrative center through various territorial reforms in the 20th century.
Local governance in Leer reflects German municipal independence, combining district and city administrative functions to serve its population of over 33,000 residents.
The district administration manages regional planning, public transportation, and social services for communities including Borkum, Bunde, Detern, and Filsum.
Leer operates under a dual administrative structure, functioning both as an independent municipality and as a coordinating authority for surrounding territories.
Location: Leer
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Shares border with: Nortmoor, Brinkum, Weener
Website: https://leer.de
GPS coordinates: 53.23083,7.45278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:28
Evenburg
2.8 km
Leer railway station
834 m
Jann-Berghaus-Brücke
2.3 km
Midlumer Kirche
8 km
Prinz Heinrich
291 m
Ubbo-Emmius-Gymnasium
219 m
Plytenberg
2.7 km
Harderwykenburg
337 m
Leerort
2.7 km
Philippsburg
3 km
Ledasperrwerk
2.3 km
Große Kirche
350 m
Rathaus Leer
491 m
Haneburg
741 m
Lutherkirche
533 m
Pünte
4.9 km
Seeschleuse Leer
1.7 km
Pipe organ in Große Kirche
336 m
Haus Samson
430 m
Mennonitenkirche Leer
364 m
Veenhuser Kirche
6.7 km
Amtsgericht Leer
187 m
Synagogues in Leer
227 m
St. Michael (Leer)
463 m
Ledabrücke Amdorf
5.5 km
Reformierte Kirche
5.7 km
Zollhaus
745 m
Dr.-vom-Bruch-Brücke
511 mReviews
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