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Gevelsberg
Gevelsberg in summer
Gevelsberg in summer
Flag of Gevelsberg
Flag
Coat of arms of Gevelsberg
Coat of arms
Country Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region Arnsberg
District Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
Elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
 • Total 31,097
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
58285
Dialling codes 0 23 32
Vehicle registration EN
Website www.gevelsberg.de

Gevelsberg is a town in Germany. It is located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. This town is part of the Ennepe-Ruhr Rural District.

Where is Gevelsberg?

Gevelsberg is located in Germany. It is in the southeastern part of the Ruhr Area. The Ruhr Area is a large industrial region in Germany.

Who Leads Gevelsberg?

The leader of a town is called a mayor. The mayor helps make important decisions for the town. They work to improve the lives of the people living there. Here is a list of the mayors who have led Gevelsberg over the years:

  • 1886 – 1911: Fritz Knippschild
  • 1911 – 1919: Walter Leinberger
  • 1919 – 1929: Hermann Müller
  • 1930 – 1933: Konrad Rappold
  • 1933: Heinrich Hanholz
  • 1933 – 1945: Günter Albitz
  • 1945: Hermann Hußmann
  • 1945 – 1961: Gustav Trost
  • 1961 – 1991: Helmut vom Schemm
  • 1991 – 2004: Klaus Solmecke
  • Since 2004: Claus Jacobi


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