Buchholz in der Nordheide

Geschichte

Buchholz in der Nordheide is the largest town in the district of Harburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 25 km southwest of Hamburg.GeographyBuchholz is home to the Brunsberg, the region's highest mountain . It is on the northern edge of the Lüneburg Heath.HistoryIn 1958, Buchholz got the city charter.In 1992, Buchholz was struck by a small tornado which destroyed many trees and damaged some houses. In 2002, the temperature in Buchholz rose above 38 degrees Celsius, marking an all-time high for this region.In 2006, Buchholz tried to set a new world-record by placing a crowd of 2000 people near the local swimming pool, forming a big heart. However, this attempt failed because 39 people did not show up.Division of the townThe city districts Steinbeck, Dibbersen, Seppensen, Holm-Seppensen, Sprötze and Trelde belong to Buchholz.Districts sort by population: Buchholz (nucleated town) District Reindorf District Vaensen District Buensen District Seppensen District Holm-Seppensen District Holm District Steinbeck District Meilsen Trelde District Trelde District Suerhop District Dibbersen District DangersenNumber of inhabitants1821 – 1781871 – 3501905 – 1.2201925 – 2.1381939 – 3.1101945 – ca. 5.0001946 – 6.0031958 – 7.5231963 – 10.3641968 – 13.5901972 – 15.273After incorporations: 1972 – 22.6201975 – 26.3931998 – 35.2641999 – 35.6032000 – 35.9162002 – 36.4832004 – 38.5562006 - 38.1672010 - 40.2342012 - 40.790