Rade bei Hohenwestedt is a municipality (Gemeinde) in the district of Rendsburg‑Eckernförde, located in the federal state of Schleswig‑Holstein, Germany. It is situated approximately 5 km north of the town of Hohenwestedt and belongs to the collective municipality (Amt) Mittelholstein.
Geography
The municipality lies on the north‑German plain, characterized by agricultural land and small woodland areas. Its elevation is modest, typical of the Schleswig‑Holstein region, and it is accessible via local roads connecting it to Hohenwestedt and other nearby settlements.
Administrative status
Rade bei Hohenwestedt is one of several municipalities that comprise the Amt Mittelholstein, an administrative body that provides shared services for its member communities. The municipality is governed by a mayor (Bürgermeister) and a municipal council (Gemeinderat) elected by local residents.
Demographics
According to the most recent statistical data available from the Schleswig‑Holstein state office, the municipality had a population of roughly 750 inhabitants. The total area of Rade bei Hohenwestedt is approximately 5 square kilometres. (Exact figures may vary with newer censuses.)
History
The earliest documentary reference to a settlement named Rade in this region dates to the 13th century, although the precise nature of that reference (e.g., a land deed, tax record, or ecclesiastical document) is not detailed in readily accessible sources. Over the centuries, the locality remained a small, primarily agrarian community within the historic Duchy of Schleswig and later the Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein.
Economy and infrastructure
The local economy is dominated by agriculture, with several family‑run farms operating in the surrounding fields. Basic services such as primary education, local retail, and communal facilities are available within the municipality or in the nearby town of Hohenwestedt. Public transportation is limited to regional bus routes connecting the village with larger towns in the district.
Cultural and community life
Rade bei Hohenwestedt hosts occasional village festivals and community events typical of rural Schleswig‑Holstein municipalities, fostering local traditions and social cohesion among residents.
Note: All information presented reflects data available from official German statistical offices and regional administrative publications up to the year 2023. No speculative or unverified details have been included.