Siek (Amt)

Siek (Amt) is an Amt (collective municipality) in the district of Stormarn, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. An Amt is a type of administrative division in Germany, grouping together several smaller municipalities under a shared administration.

Structure:

The Amt Siek is comprised of the following municipalities:

• Brasbek
• Brunsbek
• Hahnheide
• Hoisdorf
• Siek
• Stapelfeld

Administration:

The administrative seat of the Amt Siek is located in the municipality of Siek. The administration handles various tasks on behalf of the member municipalities, such as:

• Building and maintenance of infrastructure (e.g., roads, schools, public buildings).
• Fire protection and rescue services.
• Social services.
• Planning and zoning.
• Financial management.

Geography and Demographics:

The Amt Siek is situated east of Hamburg. The area is characterized by its rural landscape, including agricultural land and forested areas. Demographic data varies depending on the source and year, but generally the Amt represents a collection of smaller, mostly residential communities. Specific population figures can be obtained from official sources like the State Statistical Office of Schleswig-Holstein.

History:

The Amt Siek, like other Ämter in Schleswig-Holstein, was formed as part of administrative reforms aimed at improving efficiency and cooperation between smaller municipalities. The specific date of its establishment and any significant historical events related to the Amt would require further research into local archives and historical records.