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'''Drensteinfurt''' is a town in the [[Warendorf (district)|district of Warendorf]], in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Germany]]. It is situated approx. 15 km north-west of [[Hamm]] and 20 km south-east of [[Münster]]. The |
'''Drensteinfurt''' is a town in the [[Warendorf (district)|district of Warendorf]], in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Germany]]. It is situated approx. 15 km north-west of [[Hamm]] and 20 km south-east of [[Münster]]. The municipalities [[Rinkerode]] in the north and [[Walstedde]] in the south are districts of Drensteinfurt. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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The first documentary mention of the town is from the year 851. |
The first documentary mention of the town is from the year 851. |
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On march 23rd, 1944 a bombing raid hit the town and some 80 residents died. Most of the historical buildings in the Old Town were destroyed. |
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===Coat of Arms=== |
===Coat of Arms=== |
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Revision as of 06:52, 24 July 2007
Drensteinfurt | |
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Location of Drensteinfurt  | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Münster |
| District | Warendorf |
| Subdivisions | Drensteinfurt, Walstedde, Rinkerode |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Paul Berlage (Ind.) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 106.42 km2 (41.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 15,874 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 48317 |
| Dialling codes | 02508 |
| Vehicle registration | WAF |
| Website | www.drensteinfurt.de |
Drensteinfurt is a town in the district of Warendorf, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated approx. 15 km north-west of Hamm and 20 km south-east of Münster. The municipalities Rinkerode in the north and Walstedde in the south are districts of Drensteinfurt.
Geography
Drensteinfurt is situated on the river Werse and adjoins (in clockwise direction, beginning in the north-east) to Sendenhorst, Ahlen, Hamm, Ascheberg as well as Münster. The district Rinkerode is surrounded by the two woodlands Davert and Hohe Ward.
History
The first documentary mention of the town is from the year 851.
On march 23rd, 1944 a bombing raid hit the town and some 80 residents died. Most of the historical buildings in the Old Town were destroyed.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms of Drensteinfurt shows a silver deer carrying a twig in its mouth. The deer is standing on some stones. These stones symbolize the ford which crossed the river Werse in the middleages. The German word "Steinfurt" ("ford build of stones") is part of the town's name.
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