Country | Germany |
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State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Admin. region | Arnsberg |
District | Urban district |
Coordinates | 51°28′55″N 07°12′57″E |
Area | 145.4 km2 (56.1 sq mi) |
Population | 363,441 |
Density | 2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 44701-44894 |
Dialling codes | 0234, 02327 |
Vehicle registration | BO, WAT |
Website | www.bochum.de |
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Where is Bochum
Bochum is a city located in the Ruhr area of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated in the western part of the country and is part of the larger Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region. Bochum has a history rooted in coal and steel industries, like many cities in the Ruhr area, but it has undergone significant transformation in recent decades.