Country | Germany |
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State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Admin. region | Düsseldorf |
District | Urban district |
Coordinates | 51°27′3″N 7°0′47″E |
Area | 210.34 km2 (81.21 sq mi) |
Elevation | 116 m (381 ft) |
Population | 579,432 |
Density | 2,800/km2 (7,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 45001-45359 |
Dialling codes | 0201, 02054 (Kettwig) |
Vehicle registration | E |
Website | www.essen.de |
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Where is Essen
Essen is a city in western Germany, situated in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is part of the larger Ruhr area, which is a highly industrialized and densely populated region known for its history of coal and steel production. Essen is located approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Cologne.