Blankenheim, North Rhine-Westphalia
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| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Administrative region | Cologne |
| District | Euskirchen |
| Population | 8,785 (Dec. 2004) |
| Area | 148.62 km² |
| Population density | 59 /km² |
| Elevation | 455 m |
| Coordinates | 50°25′ N 6°39′ E |
| Postal code | 53945 |
| Area code | 02449, 02697 |
| Licence plate code | EU |
| Mayor | Rolf Hartmann (CDU) |
| Website | blankenheim-ahr.de |
Blankenheim is a small town and a municipality in the district of Euskirchen in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
[edit] Geography
Blankenheim is located in the Eifel hills, approx. 27 km south-west of Euskirchen. The river Ahr has its source in the centre of Blankenheim, in the cellar of a half timbered house.
[edit] History
In the year 721 Blankenheim is mentioned for the first time as "Blancio" in a document. Today the town is called in Eifel dialect as "Blangem".
[edit] External links
- Official website (German)
- Tourist info
- Eifel Museum Blankenheim (German)
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Cities and towns in Euskirchen (district)
Bad Münstereifel | Blankenheim | Dahlem | Euskirchen | Hellenthal | Kall | Mechernich | Nettersheim | Schleiden | Weilerswist | Zülpich
