Jever

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Jever
Town
The Friesisches Brauhaus, where Jever beer is brewed
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Jever within Friesland district
Jever Show map of Germany Jever Show map of Lower Saxony
Coordinates: 53°34′28″N 7°54′03″E / 53.57444°N 7.90083°E / 53.57444; 7.90083
Country	Germany
State	Lower Saxony
District	Friesland
Government
• Mayor (2021–26)	Jan Edo Albers[1] (Ind.)
Area
• Total	42.13 km2 (16.27 sq mi)
Elevation	9 m (30 ft)
Population  (2022-12-31)[2]
• Total	14,847
• Density	350/km2 (910/sq mi)
Demonym	Jeveraner
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	26441
Dialling codes	04461
Vehicle registration	FRI
Website	www.stadt-jever.de

Jever (German pronunciation: [ˈjeːfɐ]) is the capital of the district of Friesland in Lower Saxony, Germany. The name Jever is usually associated with a major brand of beer, Jever Pilsener, which is produced there. The city is also a popular holiday resort. Jever was granted city status in 1536. Unofficially Jever is sometimes referred to as Marienstadt (Maria city) in reference to Maria of Jever, the last independent ruler of the city. The inhabitants of Jever are named Jeveraner ("Jeverans"). Ruler name is German pattern.