Country | Germany |
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State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Admin. region | Köln |
District | Düren |
Coordinates | 50°48′N 6°29′E |
Area | 85.02 km2 (32.83 sq mi) |
Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
Population | 91,814 |
Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 52349/52351/52353/52355 |
Dialling codes | 2421 |
Vehicle registration | DN |
Website | www.dueren.de |
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Where is Duren
Düren is a town in the western part of Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is situated between the cities of Cologne and Aachen. Düren is part of the Rhineland region and lies on the eastern bank of the Rur River. The town has a history dating back to Roman times and has experienced various periods of economic development and industrialization.
Düren is known for its historical architecture, including the Annakirche (St. Anne's Church) and the Burgau Castle. The town is also surrounded by natural areas and is located in proximity to the Eifel National Park.