Borkum

Borkum is an island and municipality of the state of Lower Saxony, Germany. In 2016, the municipality had about 5,500 people. It covers an area of 31 square kilometres (12 square miles).

Borkum
Borkum photographed from a lighthouse
Borkum photographed from a lighthouse
Flag of Borkum
Coat of arms of Borkum
Location of Borkum within Leer district
Borkum  is located in Germany
Borkum
Borkum
Borkum  is located in Lower Saxony
Borkum
Borkum
Coordinates: 53°35′17″N 06°40′11″E
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictLeer
Government
  MayorGeorg Lübben (Ind.)
Area
  Total30.74 km2 (11.87 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[1]
  Total5,171
  Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26757
Dialling codes+49 22
Vehicle registrationLER
Websitewww.stadt-borkum.de

Borkum makes part of the East Frisian Islands (German: Ostfriesische Inseln). It is the most western island.

Borkum is west of the island of Juist (and the uninhabited islands of Brauerplate, Kachelotplate and Memmert). It is east of the small Dutch island of Rottumeroog.

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