Baesweiler

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Coordinates: 50°54′N, 6°11′E

Baesweiler
Coat of arms of Baesweiler Location of Baesweiler in Germany

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.