Rade is a municipality (German: Gemeinde) located in the [[Steinburg district]] (German: Kreis Steinburg) in the federal state of [[Schleswig-Holstein]], [[Germany]].
Geographically situated north of the district capital, [[Itzehoe]], and west of the town of [[Hohenwestedt]], Rade is part of the Amt (collective municipality) of [[Hohenlockstedt]]. It is predominantly a rural and agricultural community, characterized by its quiet countryside and scattered farmsteads.
As of recent population figures, Rade is one of the smaller municipalities in the Steinburg district, typically having a population below 100 inhabitants. Its administrative functions are managed through the Hohenlockstedt Amt.
The name "Rade" is common in northern Germany and generally refers to a "clearing" or "roda" – an area of land cleared from forest for agricultural use, reflecting the historical development of such settlements.