Haan facts for kids

Old market

Haan is a cool town located in the Mettmann district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Since 1975, a nearby area called Gruiten also became part of Haan.

How Many People Live in Haan?

The number of people living in Haan has changed a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population from 1998 to 2006:

Haan's Twin Towns

Twin towns, also called sister cities, are towns in different countries that form a special friendship. They often share cultural events and student exchanges. Haan has several twin towns:

• Eu, France: This partnership started in 1967.
• Berwick-upon-Tweed, Great Britain: This friendship began in 1982.
• Bad Lauchstädt, Germany: Haan became partners with this German town in 1990.
• Dobrodzień, Poland: The newest twin town, connected since 2004.

Besides these town-wide friendships, a local high school in Haan, called the Gymnasium, is also twinned with the Liceo Scientifico of Forte dei Marmi in Italy. This means students from both schools can visit each other and learn about different cultures.