Schwerte facts for kids
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Schwerte
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| Country | Germany | ||
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia | ||
| Admin. region | Arnsberg | ||
| District | Kreis Unna | ||
| Elevation | 120 m (390 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 46,240 | ||
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | ||
| Postal codes |
58239
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| Dialling codes | 02304 | ||
| Vehicle registration | UN | ||
| Website | www.schwerte.de | ||
Schwerte is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. About 48,000 people live there. Schwerte is in the Ruhr valley just north of the mountainous Sauerland region. The Ruhr river runs through the center of Schwerte. Schwerte is a popular cycling destination for tourists.
History
Schwerte received civic rights in the 12th century. It was a member of the medieval Hanseatic League. During World War II Schwerte housed a branch of the Buchenwald concentration camp. The camp held 710 prisoners.
Images for kids
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Ruhr Valley Museum
See also
In Spanish: Schwerte para niños
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