Holzdorf (Jessen)

Holzdorf is a village in the municipality of Jessen (Elster) in the district of Wittenberg in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. It has about 1,400 inhabitants. Previously a separate municipality in the district of Kremitz, it became part of the amalgamated municipality of Jessen on 1 March 2004.
Holzdorf, with various shops and doctors' offices, is a regional center for the surrounding villages. In addition to farming, the nearby Schönewalde/Holzdorf Air Base with about 400 staff, is the main source of income of the residents. The air base itself is within the city Schönewalde in Brandenburg.