Würselen

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Coordinates: 50°49′N 6°8′E

Würselen


Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Administrative region	Cologne
District	Aachen
Population	37.130 (2004)
Area	34.385 km²
Population density	1,080 /km²
Elevation	191 m
Coordinates	50°49′ N 6°8′ E
Postal code	52146
Area code	02405
Licence plate code	AC
Mayor	Werner Breuer (CDU)
Website	wuerselen.de

Würselen is a town in the district Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. As of 2004 it has a population of 37,020, and is located at 50°49′N 6°8′E.

1 Coat of arms
2 History
3 Twin towns
4 External links

[edit] Coat of arms

The coat of arms show the eagle of the coat of arms of Aachen in the topleft corner. The second quarter shows the coat of arms of the Rhine Province, however the bend also represents the river Wurm which flows through the town. The mining tools in the third quarter remember the mining history of the town, which dates back till the 12th century. The cross in the fourth quarter is the symbol of the bishopric state of Cologne, as the town belonged to the archdiocese of Cologne until the creation of the diocese of Aachen.

[edit] History

The town was first mentioned as Wormsalt in 870. 1265-69 duke Wilhelm IV. of Jülich build the caste Wilhelmstein. Since 1616 the town was known as Würselen. In 1972 the neighboring municipalities Bardenberg and Broichweiden were incorporated into the town.