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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.





Krefeld Location Map, Germany



CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. regionDüsseldorf
DistrictUrban district
Coordinates51°20′N 06°34′E
Area137.68 km2 (53.16 sq mi)
Elevation39 m (128 ft)
Population227,050
Density1,600/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes47701-47839
Dialling codes2,151
Vehicle registrationKR
Websitewww.krefeld.de