Schwerte
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| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Administrative region | Arnsberg |
| Population | 49,961 source
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| Elevation | 120 m |
| Coordinates | 51°27′ N 7°34′ E |
| Postal code | 58239 |
| Area code | 02304 |
| Licence plate code | UN |
| Website | [1] |
Schwerte is a city in Germany, located in the district of Unna, in the Bundesland of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Ruhr Area. Population: 49,961 (2005).
The River Ruhr flows through the city. The Sauerland, a mountainous region, starts at the southern border.
It has a Romanesque church, with a carved altar of 1523, and stained glass of the 14th and 15th centuries; and there is a 16th-century town hall.
Today, there are some industries left, which are confined to the manufacture of iron and steel goods. Schwerte received civic rights in the 12th century.
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