Wrixum
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Location of Wrixum within Nordfriesland district
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| Coordinates | 54°43′N 8°32′E / 54.71667°N 8.53333°ECoordinates: 54°43′N 8°32′E / 54.71667°N 8.53333°E |
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Schleswig-Holstein |
| District | Nordfriesland |
| Municipal assoc. | Föhr-Amrum |
| Mayor | Heidi Braun |
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| Area | 7.55 km2 (2.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population | 694 (31 December 2010)[1] |
| - Density | 92 /km2 (238 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | NF |
| Postal code | 25938 |
| Area code | 04681 |
| Website | www.wrixum.de |
Wrixum (Fering: Wraksem) is a municipality on the island of Föhr, in the district of Nordfriesland, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
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[edit] Geography and traffic
Wrixum is one of eleven municipalities on Föhr and it is situated directly at the town limits of Wyk auf Föhr. The place enjoys a good bus service and features several bicycle rentals.
[edit] Politics
The WWG holds all nine seats of the municipal council since the elections of 2008.
[edit] Arms
Blazon: Or. In a hill vert over a wavy base argent, therein waves azure, a wind mill argent. In chief two oystercatchers proper, facing.
[edit] Town twinning
Wrixum is twinned with Aub in Lower Franconia since 1998.
[edit] Economy
There are many small enterprises in Wrixum, yet tourism remains the most important economical factor.
[edit] Sights
The landmark of Wrixum is the wind mill which was erected in 1851.
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[edit] External links
Media related to Wrixum at Wikimedia Commons- Wrixum
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