Ottersheim
A community guide to Ottersheim in Rhineland-Palatinate, Deutschland.
- Population
- 379 residents
- Region
- Rhineland-Palatinate
- Country
- Deutschland
- Coordinates
- 49.6256, 8.1086
Community and amenities
Ottersheim offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Rhineland-Palatinate: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Ottersheim's residents. Visitors passing through Ottersheim encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Overview
Ottersheim is a populated place in Rhineland-Palatinate, Deutschland. The community supports 379 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Rhineland-Palatinate. Its position within the broader regional network gives Ottersheim a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
History
The history of Ottersheim is bound up with the broader story of Rhineland-Palatinate. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across Deutschland, Ottersheim has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Ottersheim sits at approximate coordinates 49.6256 latitude and 8.1086 longitude within Rhineland-Palatinate. The terrain and natural features around Ottersheim reflect those typical of its part of Deutschland, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Rhineland-Palatinate road network providing the principal routes in and out.