Country | Germany |
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State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Admin. region | Düsseldorf |
District | Urban district |
Coordinates | 51°20′N 06°34′E |
Area | 137.68 km2 (53.16 sq mi) |
Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
Population | 227,050 |
Density | 1,600/km2 (4,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 47701-47839 |
Dialling codes | 2,151 |
Vehicle registration | KR |
Website | www.krefeld.de |
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Where is Krefeld
Krefeld is a city in the North Rhine-Westphalia state of western Germany. It is located northwest of Düsseldorf and is part of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region. Krefeld is known for its history in silk and velvet weaving, which was a significant industry in the 18th and 19th centuries.