Niederkassel | ||
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Coordinates: 50°49′N 7°02′E / 50.817°N 7.033°ECoordinates: 50°49′N 7°02′E / 50.817°N 7.033°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
Admin. region | Köln | |
District | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Stephan Vehreschild (CDU) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 35.79 km2 (13.82 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | |
Population (2015-12-31) | ||
• Total | 37,583 | |
• Density | 1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 53859 | |
Dialling codes | 02208; 0228 | |
Vehicle registration | SU | |
Website | www.niederkassel.de |
Niederkassel is a town in the Rhein-Sieg district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with a population of around 37,000 people. It is situated on the right bank of the Rhine, approx. 10 km (6 mi) north-east of Bonn and 15 km (9 mi) south-east of Cologne. Niederkassel is subdivided into seven quarters (from the south to the north): Mondorf, Rheidt, Niederkassel, Uckendorf, Stockem, Lülsdorf and Ranzel. People can walk next to the river Rhine in Lülsdorf, Niederkassel and Rheidt.
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