Datteln facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Datteln
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| Country | Germany | ||
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia | ||
| Admin. region | Münster | ||
| District | Recklinghausen | ||
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | ||
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 35,191 | ||
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | ||
| Postal codes |
45711
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| Dialling codes | 0 23 63 | ||
| Vehicle registration | RE | ||
| Website | www.datteln.de | ||
Datteln is a town located in the North Rhine-Westphalia state of Germany. In 2011, about 34,481 people lived there. Datteln is part of the Recklinghausen Rural District. It is famous for being a major meeting point for canals.
Datteln: A Town of Canals
Datteln is special because it sits where four important canals meet. These are the Datteln-Hamm Canal, the Wesel-Datteln Canal, the Dortmund-Ems Canal, and the Rhein-Herne Canal. This makes Datteln home to the largest canal junction in the entire world! Canals are like man-made rivers that help boats move goods and people.
The Datteln Power Plant
Datteln also has a very large power plant. It's called the E-on power plant. This plant uses coal to create electricity. It is known as one of the most modern coal-fired power plants in the world. Sometimes, big power plants like this can be a topic of discussion due to their environmental impact.
Images for kids
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Coal power plant Datteln 1-3
See also
In Spanish: Datteln para niños
