Mettingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mettingen
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Admin. region | Münster | |
| District | Steinfurt | |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 12,000 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
49497
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| Dialling codes | 05452 | |
| Vehicle registration | ST | |
| Website | www.mettingen.de | |
Mettingen is a friendly town, also known as a municipality, located in the Steinfurt district of Germany. It's part of the state called North Rhine-Westphalia. This charming community is known for its history and the people who have come from there.
Where is Mettingen?
Mettingen is located in a nice spot in Germany. It's about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of a city called Rheine. It's also about 20 kilometers (12 miles) west of another city, Osnabrück. This makes it easy to visit other places nearby.
Towns close to Mettingen
Mettingen is surrounded by several other towns. To the west, you'll find Recke. To the north is Neuenkirchen, which is in a different German state called Lower Saxony. To the south, you can find Ibbenbüren, and to the east is Westerkappeln.
Famous people from Mettingen
Mettingen has been the birthplace of some notable people.
- Clemens and August Brenninkmeyer: These two brothers were born in Mettingen. They went on to found a very well-known clothing company called C&A.
- Annika Suthe: She is an athlete who was also born in Mettingen. Annika Suthe is famous for being a participant in the 2004 Summer Olympics. She competed in the javelin throw event, where athletes throw a long spear-like object as far as they can.
See also
In Spanish: Mettingen para niños
