Langenfeld, Rhineland
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| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Administrative region | Düsseldorf |
| District | Mettmann |
| Population | 58,899 (2003) |
| Area | 41.1 km² |
| Population density | 1,433 /km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Coordinates | 51°7′ N 6°57′ E |
| Postal code | 40764 |
| Area code | 02173 |
| Licence plate code | ME |
| Mayor | Magnus Staehler (CDU) |
| Website | langenfeld.de |
Langenfeld is a town in North-Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) in the district of Mettmann. The suburban city is located between Düsseldorf and Cologne. Langenfeld was formed from the two localities of Richrath and Reusrath and received city rights in 1948.
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Langenfeld is accessed by nearby highways A 3, A 59 and A 542, as well as the Bundesstrasse (federal route) B8. The mainline railway from Düsseldorf to Cologne runs through the town's area as well. Public transport is provided by the S-Bahn line S6 and various bus lines operating under the umbrella of the VRR.
The nearest airports are Dusseldorf International (approx. 28 km) and Cologne Bonn Airport (approx. 35 km).
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