Ahlen
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| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Administrative region | Münster |
| District | Warendorf |
| Population | 55,276 (2005) |
| Area | 123.14 km² |
| Population density | 449 /km² |
| Elevation | 80 m |
| Coordinates | 51°45′ N 7°53′ E |
| Postal code | 59227, 59229 |
| Area code | 02382, 02528, 02388 |
| Licence plate code | WAF |
| Mayor | Benedikt Ruhmöller (CDU) |
| Website | ahlen.de |
Ahlen [ˈaːlən] is a town of around 55.000 inhabitants in the district of Warendorf, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated approx. 10 km north-east of Hamm.
Ahlen had a significant coal mining industry.
It is also the birthplace of Valencia CF footballer, Curro Torres.
[edit] External links
- Official site (in German)
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