Richtenberg (German: [ˈʁɪçtn̩ˌbɛʁk] ^ⓘ) is a municipality in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is 18 km (11 mi) southwest of Stralsund.

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Richtenberg
Town
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Location of Richtenberg within Vorpommern-Rügen district
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Coordinates: 54°12′N 12°52′E
Country	Germany
State	Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
District	Vorpommern-Rügen
Municipal assoc.	Franzburg-Richtenberg
Government
• Mayor	Karldiether Wegner
Area
• Total	15.63 km2 (6.03 sq mi)
Elevation	19 m (62 ft)
Population  (2021-12-31)[1]
• Total	1,319
• Density	84/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	18461
Dialling codes	038322
Vehicle registration	NVP
Website	www.amt-franzburg-richtenberg.de

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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.