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Anröchte
View to the church of Anröchte-Berge
View to the church of Anröchte-Berge
Coat of arms of Anröchte
Coat of arms
Country Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region Arnsberg
District Soest
Subdivisions 10
Elevation
197 m (646 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
 • Total 10,359
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
59609
Dialling codes 02947 02927
Vehicle registration SO
Website www.anroechte.de

Anröchte is a town in Germany. It is a special type of local government area called a municipality. Anröchte is located in the Soest district. This district is part of the large state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

About Anröchte

Anröchte is a friendly community in western Germany. It is known for its beautiful countryside. The town is a great example of a typical German municipality.

Where is Anröchte Located?

Anröchte is in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. This state is in the western part of Germany. It's a very important area for both industry and nature.

The town is part of the Arnsberg region. This is a larger administrative area. It helps to organize different parts of the state.

Anröchte is also in the Soest district. This district is named after the city of Soest. Districts are like counties in other countries. They help manage local services.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality, or Gemeinde in German, is a local government area. It's like a town or a small city. Municipalities have their own local councils. These councils make decisions for the people living there.

The mayor, called Bürgermeister in Germany, leads the municipality. In Anröchte, the mayor is Alfred Schmidt. He works to make the town a good place to live.

Size and Population

Anröchte covers an area of about 73.79 square kilometers. This is roughly 28.5 square miles. It's a medium-sized town in terms of land.

As of June 30, 2009, about 10,609 people lived in Anröchte. This number changes over time. It shows that Anröchte is a community with a good number of residents.

Important Features

Anröchte is located at an elevation of 197 meters (about 646 feet). This is its height above sea level. The town has several smaller parts or villages within it. There are 10 such parts in total.

The main church in Anröchte-Berge is a notable landmark. It is often seen in pictures of the town. This church shows some of the local architecture.

Kirche-Anröchte
View to the church of Anröchte-Berge

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