Emden

Emden
Flag of Emden
Coat of arms of Emden
Location of Emden
Emden   is located in Germany
Emden
Emden
Location within Germany
Emden   is located in Lower Saxony
Emden
Emden
Location within Lower Saxony
Coordinates: 53°22′1″N 07°12′22″E / 53.36694°N 7.20611°E / 53.36694; 7.20611
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictUrban district
Government
 • Lord mayor (2019–26) Tim Kruithoff (Ind.)
Area
 • Total
112.33 km2 (43.37 sq mi)
Elevation
1 m (3.3 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)
 • Total
49,202
 • Density438.01/km2 (1,134.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26721, 26723, 26725
Dialling codes04921, 04927 (Knock)
Vehicle registrationEMD
Websitewww.emden.de
Aerial view

Emden (German pronunciation: [ˈɛmdn̩] ⓘ) is an independent town and seaport in Lower Saxony in the north-west of Germany and lies on the River Ems, close to the Netherlands border. It is the main town in the region of East Frisia and had a total population of 50,535 in 2022.