Schifferstadt is a town located in the Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis district within the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves as an urban center in the region and is characterized by its geographical position within this administrative district.
The municipality holds a distinct status within its local government area; if Ludwigshafen is excluded from consideration, Schifferstadt is the only urban municipality situated in the Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis.