Baesweiler
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Country | Germany |
State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Administrative region | Cologne |
District | Aachen |
Population | 27,947 (April 2006) |
Area | 27.82 km² |
Population density | 1,005 /km² |
Elevation | 130 m |
Coordinates | 50°54′ N 6°11′ E |
Postal code | 52499 |
Area code | 02401 |
Licence plate code | AC |
Mayor | Willi Linkens (CDU) |
Website | baesweiler.de |
Baesweiler is a town in the district of Aachen in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located approx. 20 km north-east of Aachen. In 1372 a battle took place between Dutch troops near the town.