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Niedermarsberg

Marsberg
Old townhall in Obermarsberg
Old townhall in Obermarsberg
Coat of arms of Marsberg
Coat of arms
Marsberg  is located in Germany
Marsberg
Marsberg
Coordinates: 51°27′N 08°50′E / 51.450°N 8.833°E / 51.450; 8.833Coordinates: 51°27′N 08°50′E / 51.450°N 8.833°E / 51.450; 8.833
Country Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region Arnsberg
District Hochsauerland
Government
 • Mayor Hubertus Klenner (Ind.)
Area
 • Total 182.01 km2 (70.27 sq mi)
Elevation 200 - 600 m (−1,800 ft)
Population (2015-12-31)
 • Total 19,968
 • Density 110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 34431
Dialling codes 02992 (Marsberg)
02991 (Bredelar)
02993 (Canstein)
02994 (Westheim)
Vehicle registration HSK
Website www.marsberg.de

Marsberg is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Although its origins are obscure, Marsberg was a prospering town by the 13th century (it was even minting coins). It was a free city until 1807, when it was incorporated into the Kingdom of Westphalia, until 1813. After two years of freedom, it was included into Prussia in 1815.

It is situated on the river Diemel, approx. 20 km east of Brilon and 30 km south of Paderborn.

Marsberg consists of the following 17 districts:

Marsberg is twinned with:



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