Voerde

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Coordinates: 51°36′N, 6°41′E

Voerde
Coat of arms of Voerde Location of Voerde in Germany

Country Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Administrative region Düsseldorf
District Wesel
Population 38,952 (2005)
Area 53.49 km²
Population density 728 /km²
Elevation 26 m
Coordinates 51°36′ N 6°41′ E
Postal code 46562
Area code 02855, 0281
Licence plate code WES
Mayor Leonhard Spitzer (CDU)
Website voerde.de

Voerde is a town in the district of Wesel, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated on the right bank of the Rhine, approx. 10 km south-east of Wesel, and 20 km north of Duisburg.

[edit] Buildings and constructions

  • Pylons of Voerde