Neupetershain (Sorbian languages: Nowe Wiki, pronounced [ˈnɔwɛ ˈwʲikʲi]) is a municipality in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district, in Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg, Germany.
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Location of Neupetershain within Oberspreewald-Lausitz district  | |
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| Coordinates: 51°36′00″N 14°10′00″E / 51.60000°N 14.16667°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Brandenburg |
| District | Oberspreewald-Lausitz |
| Municipal assoc. | Altdöbern |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–29) | Marita Theile[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.71 km2 (7.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,209 |
| • Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 03103 |
| Dialling codes | 035751 |
| Vehicle registration | OSL |
History
From 1815 to 1947, Neupetershain was part of the Prussian Province of Brandenburg. From 1952 to 1990, it was part of the Bezirk Cottbus of East Germany.
Demography
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