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Brüggen, Germany

Brüggen
Coat of arms of Brüggen
Coat of arms
Brüggen  is located in Germany
Brüggen
Brüggen
Coordinates: 51°14′30″N 06°10′56″E / 51.24167°N 6.18222°E / 51.24167; 6.18222Coordinates: 51°14′30″N 06°10′56″E / 51.24167°N 6.18222°E / 51.24167; 6.18222
Country Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region Düsseldorf
District Viersen
Government
 • Mayor Frank Gellen (CDU)
Area
 • Total 61.25 km2 (23.65 sq mi)
Elevation 50 m (160 ft)
Population (2015-12-31)
 • Total 15,648
 • Density 260/km2 (660/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 41379
Dialling codes 0 21 63
0 21 57 (Bracht)
Vehicle registration VIE (until 1975: KK)
Website www.brueggen.de

Brüggen is a municipality in the district of Viersen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated near the border with the Netherlands, on the river Schwalm, approx. 15 km south of Venlo and 20 km north-west of Mönchengladbach.

Brüggen consists of 3 subdivisions

Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).

Royal Air Force Station Brüggen



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