Behrendorf, Schleswig-Holstein

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Behrendorf
Bjerndrup
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Behrendorf
Bjerndrup
Location of Behrendorf
Bjerndrup within Nordfriesland district
Behrendorf in NF.PNG
Coordinates: 54°34′N9°13′E / 54.567°N 9.217°E / 54.567; 9.217 Coordinates: 54°34′N9°13′E / 54.567°N 9.217°E / 54.567; 9.217
Country Germany
State Schleswig-Holstein
District Nordfriesland
Municipal assoc. Viöl
Government
   Mayor Johannes Jensen
Area
  Total 15.29 km2 (5.90 sq mi)
Elevation 19 m (62 ft)
Population (2016-12-31) [1]
  Total 558
  Density 36/km2 (95/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 25850
Dialling codes 04843
Vehicle registration NF
Website www.amt-vioel.de

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