Richtenberg Explained

Type:Stadt
Image Coa:DE-MV 13-0-73-076 Richtenberg COA.svg
Coordinates:54.2°N 64°W
Image Plan:Richtenberg_in_VR.svg
State:Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
District:Vorpommern-Rügen
Amt:Franzburg-Richtenberg
Elevation:19
Area:15.63
Postal Code:18461
Area Code:038322
Licence:NVP
Gemeindeschlüssel:13 0 73 076
Website:www.amt-franzburg-richtenberg.de
Mayor:Karldiether Wegner

Richtenberg (pronounced as /de/) is a municipality in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is southwest of Stralsund.

Richtenberg was first mentioned in the founding document of the Neuenkamp monastery (today Franzburg) dated 8 November 1231. It is the oldest documented place in the region. In the foundation deed of the ruling Prince Wizlaw I, the monastery was awarded a patronage over the Richtenberg church as well as a local salt source.