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Düren
District
Coat of arms of Düren
Coat of arms
North rhine w DN.svg
Country  Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Adm. region Cologne
Capital Düren
Area
 • Total 940.57 km2 (363.16 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 267,446
 • Density 284.3446/km2 (736.449/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration DN
Website http://www.kreis-dueren.de

Düren is a district, also known as a Kreis, located in the western part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It's a place where many towns and communities come together to form one larger area.

History of the Düren District

The Düren district you see today was formed in 1972. This happened when two older districts, Jülich and Düren, decided to join together.

How the Districts Began

Both the old Jülich and Düren districts have a long history. They were first created way back in 1816. This was when the new Prussian province of Rhineland was established. These districts helped organize the region.

Understanding the Coat of Arms

The coat of arms for the Düren district tells a story about its past.

  • The top part shows a lion. This lion comes from the city of Jülich, which is an important part of the district.
  • The bottom part has a paper roll with the capital letter D. This letter stands for Düren. It also represents the paper industry, which has been very important in the area for a long time.

This special coat of arms was first given to the district in 1942. It was then confirmed again in 1972 when the two districts merged.

Towns and Communities in Düren

The Düren district is made up of several different towns and municipalities. Each of these places has its own unique character. Here's a list of them:

Major Towns in the District

  • Düren
  • Heimbach
  • Jülich
  • Linnich
  • Nideggen

Other Municipalities

  • Aldenhoven
  • Hürtgenwald
  • Inden
  • Kreuzau
  • Langerwehe
  • Merzenich
  • Niederzier
  • Nörvenich
  • Titz
  • Vettweiß
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