Stendal, officially known as the Hanseatic City of Stendal, is a town located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt in eastern Germany. It serves as the administrative seat for the Stendal District and is recognized as the unofficial capital of the Altmark region.
The city holds historical significance as a member of the Hanseatic League, a commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns. Today, it remains an important regional center within its geographical area.