Country | Germany |
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State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Admin. region | Köln |
District | Urban district |
Coordinates | 51°02′N 06°59′E |
Area | 78.85 km2 (30.44 sq mi) |
Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
Population | 163,851 |
Density | 2,100/km2 (5,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Dialling codes | 0214, 02171 & 02173 |
Vehicle registration | LEV and OP |
Website | www.leverkusen.de |
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Where is Leverkusen
Leverkusen is a city in the North Rhine-Westphalia state of western Germany. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Rhine River, directly across from Cologne. Leverkusen is known for its industrial history and is home to the headquarters of the pharmaceutical and chemical company Bayer AG.
The city is part of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region, which is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Europe. Leverkusen is well-connected by transportation, including highways and railways, making it accessible to nearby cities and regions.