| Ostheide | ||
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| Coordinates: 53°14′0″N 10°31′0″E / 53.23333°N 10.51667°ECoordinates: 53°14′0″N 10°31′0″E / 53.23333°N 10.51667°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Lower Saxony | |
| District | Lüneburg | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Norbert Meyer (SPD) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 129.78 km2 (50.11 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 10,456 | |
| • Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 21397–21403 | |
| Vehicle registration | LG | |
| Website | www.ostheide.de | |
Ostheide is a Samtgemeinde ("collective municipality") in the district of Lüneburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) east of Lüneburg. Its seat is in the village Barendorf.
The Samtgemeinde Ostheide consists of the following municipalities: