Oelde
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Location of the town of Oelde within Warendorf district
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| Coordinates | 51°49′33″N 8°08′37″E / 51.82583°N 8.14361°ECoordinates: 51°49′33″N 8°08′37″E / 51.82583°N 8.14361°E |
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| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Münster |
| District | Warendorf |
| Town subdivisions | 5 |
| Mayor | Karl-Friedrich Knop (FW) |
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| Area | 102.63 km2 (39.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 74 - 173 m |
| Population | 29,276 (31 December 2010)[1] |
| - Density | 285 /km2 (739 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | WAF |
| Postal code | 59302 |
| Area codes | 02522, 02529, 02520, 05245 |
| Website | www.oelde.de |
Oelde (German pronunciation: [ˈœldə]) is a town in the district of Warendorf, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located near Beckum.
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[edit] Geography
[edit] Division of the town
Oelde consists of 5 districts:
- Oelde
- Stromberg
- Lette
- Sünninghausen
- Kirchspiel (with farming communities)
- Keitlinghausen
- Ahmenhorst
- Menninghausen
[edit] Neighbouring places
[edit] International relations
Main article: List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany
Oelde is twinned with:
[edit] History
Records from the 9th century show that there was a settlement named "Ulidi" on the site, although Oelde only received township in the year 1800. In the 14th century, a castle was built in Oelde.
[edit] Economy
Oelde is a centre of metal and lumber production, publishing, and also higher education through its nursing college. It is also home to the headquarters of Westfalia Separator, a manufacturer of centrifuges and dairy machines.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official site (German)
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