Brüggen | ||
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Coordinates: 51°14′30″N 06°10′56″E / 51.24167°N 6.18222°ECoordinates: 51°14′30″N 06°10′56″E / 51.24167°N 6.18222°E | ||
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) |
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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