18121883

18121883 is a German municipal code, also known as a Gemeindeschlüssel, used by the Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt) to uniquely identify municipalities within Germany. The 8‑digit key is structured to convey the hierarchical administrative divisions of the country. The first two digits represent the federal state, digits three and four indicate the district (Kreis or Kreisfreie Stadt), and the last three or four digits identify the specific municipality within that district. In the case of 18121883, the prefix “18” identifies the state of Schleswig-Holstein, the subsequent “12” denotes the district of Rendsburg‑Eckernförde, and the final “1883” uniquely identifies the municipality in that district.

These codes are used in a variety of official contexts, including census data collection, regional planning, allocation of federal funds, and various administrative procedures such as vehicle registration, tax assessment, and statistical reporting. The Gemeindeschlüssel facilitates consistent data aggregation and comparison across different governmental agencies and research institutions. Because the code directly references the administrative structure, it is often included in governmental reports, geographic information systems, and official documentation related to local governance.