Salzkotten
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Location of the town of Salzkotten within Paderborn district
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| Coordinates | 51°40′15″N 8°36′17″E / 51.67083°N 8.60472°ECoordinates: 51°40′15″N 8°36′17″E / 51.67083°N 8.60472°E |
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| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Detmold |
| District | Paderborn |
| Town subdivisions | 10 |
| Mayor | Michael Dreier (CDU) |
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| Area | 109.40 km2 (42.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Population | 24,868 (31 December 2010)[1] |
| - Density | 227 /km2 (589 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | PB |
| Postal codes | 33143–33154 |
| Area codes | 05258 02955 Niederntudorf 02948 Mantinghausen, Verlar and parts of Schwelle |
| Website | www.salzkotten.de |
Salzkotten is a town in the district of Paderborn, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The name Salzkotten (English: Salt cottage) is based on the former salt production, which gave Salzkotten its raison d'être. Salt was found in the salty springs around the city.
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[edit] Geography
Salzkotten is situated at the border between the flat park landscape of the Münsterland in the north, the Soester Börde in the west and the dry rocky mountains with many forests in the south. It is full of small fountains and rivers bringing water from the mountains to the Rhine. It is located approx. 12 km south-west of Paderborn.
[edit] Administrational division
In 1975, the then city of Salzkotten (with nearly 6 000 inhabitants and 23.65 km²) was merged with nine municipalities to form the new city of Salzkotten (nearly 17 000 inhabitants and 109.40 km²):
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| Mantinghausen | |
| Niederntudorf | |
| Oberntudorf | |
| Scharmede | |
| Schwelle | |
| Thüle | |
| Upsprunge | |
| Verlar | |
| Verne |
Schwelle is commonly called United States of Holsen-Schwelle-Winkhausen because of its 3 tiny villages.
[edit] Industry
The economy of Salzkotten today focusses upon metal mining and refinery, machine manufacture, electronics, food production and services.
Resident Companies:
The bakery Reineke Brot founded in 1889 by Johann and Theresa Reineke and still in the ownership of the family. They bake various types of whole grain wheat, rye and mixed wheat/rye breads as well as some pastries. Their specialty in this area of expertise is bismarks - jelly filled doughnuts. The flour used in their products is locally grown and ground in their own mill which lies in Paderborn.
[edit] Population
About 40% of the population is below the age of 30.
[edit] History
Salzkotten was founded in 1247, but documents exist which indicate that salt production was already occurring in 1160. Before the city's foundation, there were a number of farms and villages, which were broken down and rebuilt within the new city walls.
[edit] Culture
The city has three significant annual celebrations: the Sälzerfest (salt producers' festival), the Schützenfest (fair featuring shooting matches) and the Hederauenfest. The Schützenfest itself is an event that takes place in many towns and cities across the state.
[edit] Politics
The politics of Salzkotten are dominated by the conservative CDU. Since World War II, the CDU is the biggest party in the city council (German: Stadtrat). Since the 2004 local election, there are 6 groups in the city council (38 seats):
- CDU (Christian-Democratic Union) 58.9% of the votes, 22 Seats
- SPD (Social Democratic Party) 22.4%, 9 seats
- UWS (Independent Voters' Community Salzkotten) 5.6%, 2 seats
- FDP (Free Democratic Party) 5.2%, 2 seats
- Greens (Alliance 90/The Greens) 4.4%, 2 seats
- FBI (Free Citizens' Initiative) 3.5%, 1 seat.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Salzkotten |
- Official site (German)
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