Erkelenz, North Rhine-Westphalia

Germany

City51.0795° N, 6.3153° E

Erkelenz, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is a city. Its population is 44,650.

Population44,650

ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia

Coordinates51.0795° N, 6.3153° E

CountryGermany

Rank in Germany#278 of 81,666

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About Erkelenz

The geographic coordinates of Erkelenz are 51.08° N, 6.32° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Out of 81,666 localities in Germany, Erkelenz ranks #278 with 44,650 inhabitants.

Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia

Within the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany, Erkelenz stands alongside cities like Köln, Düsseldorf, Essen. Erkelenz has 44,650 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Erkelenz?

Erkelenz has a population of 44,650. It ranks #278 in Germany by population.

What province or state is Erkelenz in?

Erkelenz is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Where is Erkelenz located?

Erkelenz is located at coordinates 51.08° N, 6.32° E in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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