Aurich

Aurich
Pedestrian zone in Aurich
Location of Aurich within Aurich district
Location of Aurich
Aurich
Aurich
Coordinates: 53°28′17″N 07°29′01″E / 53.47139°N 7.48361°E / 53.47139; 7.48361
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictAurich
Government
 • Mayor (2019–24) Horst Feddermann (Ind.)
Area
 • Total
197.29 km2 (76.17 sq mi)
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)
 • Total
43,375
 • Density219.85/km2 (569.42/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26603–26607
Dialling codes04941
Vehicle registrationAUR
Websitewww.aurich.de

Aurich (German pronunciation: [ˈaʊʁɪç] ; East Frisian Low Saxon: Auerk; Saterland Frisian: Aurk [ˈau̯ɐk]) is a town in the East Frisian region of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Aurich and is the second largest City in East Frisia, both in population, after Emden, and in area, after Wittmund.