Wegberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wegberg
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| Country | Germany | ||
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia | ||
| Admin. region | Köln | ||
| District | Heinsberg Rural District | ||
| Founded | year founded | ||
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) | ||
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 28,074 | ||
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | ||
| Postal codes |
41844
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| Dialling codes | 02431, 02432, 02434, 02436, 02161 | ||
| Vehicle registration | HS, ERK, GK | ||
| Website | www.wegberg.de | ||
Wegberg is a town located in the western part of Germany. It is in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. This town is home to about 27,000 people and is made up of 40 smaller areas or subdivisions.
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Exploring Wegberg's Location
Wegberg is found between two other cities, Mönchengladbach and Erkelenz. It is part of a special area called the Naturpark Maas-Schwalm-Nette. This park is a large nature and wildlife reserve. It's a great place for outdoor activities and seeing local plants and animals.
Government and Leadership
Wegberg is led by a mayor, who helps run the town. The current mayor is Michael Stock. He belongs to a political party called the SPD. The mayor works with the town council to make decisions for the community. These decisions cover things like local services and town development.
Interesting Facts About Wegberg
Wegberg covers an area of about 84 square kilometers (about 32 square miles). The town is located at an elevation of 61 meters (200 feet) above sea level. Its postal code is 41844, and it uses several different area codes for phone numbers.
Images for kids
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This is the Pfarrkirche Sankt Peter und Paul, a church in Wegberg.
