Altena, North Rhine-Westphalia

Germany

City51.2947° N, 7.6734° E

Altena, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is a city. Its population is 20,862.

Population20,862

ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia

Coordinates51.2947° N, 7.6734° E

CountryGermany

Rank in Germany#788 of 81,666

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About Altena

The geographic coordinates of Altena are 51.29° N, 7.67° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Out of 81,666 localities in Germany, Altena ranks #788 with 20,862 inhabitants.

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Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia

Within the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany, Altena stands alongside cities like Köln, Düsseldorf, Essen. Altena has 20,862 inhabitants.

Köln963,395 Düsseldorf620,523 Essen593,085 Dortmund588,462 Duisburg504,358 Bochum385,729 Wuppertal360,797 Bielefeld331,906 Bonn330,579 Münster270,184

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#1 Berlin3,426,354 #2 Hamburg1,845,229 #3 Munich1,260,391 #4 Köln963,395 #5 Frankfurt am Main650,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Altena?

Altena has a population of 20,862. It ranks #788 in Germany by population.

What province or state is Altena in?

Altena is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Where is Altena located?

Altena is located at coordinates 51.29° N, 7.67° E in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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