Rosenheim

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Rosenheim
Coat of arms Location
Coat of arms of Rosenheim
Rosenheim (Germany)
Rosenheim
Administration
Country Flag of Germany Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Upper Bavaria
District urban district
Mayor Gabriele Bauer (CSU)
Basic statistics
Area 37.22 km² (14.4 sq mi)
Elevation 440-470 m  (1,444-1,542 ft)
Population 60,465  (30/06/2007)
 - Density 1,625 /km² (4,208 /sq mi)
Other information
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Licence plate RO
Postal codes 83001-83028
Area code 08031
Website rosenheim.de

Coordinates: 47°51′0″N 12°8′0″E / 47.85, 12.13333

Rosenheim is a town in Bavaria (Germany) at the confluence of the rivers Inn and Mangfall.It is seat of administration of the district of Rosenheim, but is not a part of it.

In 1234, Rosenheim was mentioned for the first time as a market.

The population of the town proper is approximately 60,000 inhabitants with up to 125,000 in the surrounding area. Rosenheim is 450 meters (1470 ft) above sea level and covers an area of 37.52 km². The capital of Bavaria - Munich is 52 km away in North-West direction from Rosenheim.

Rosenheim has very good facilities for studies in the midst of excellent weather conditions. There is a Fachhochschule Rosenheim offering various courses to the students.

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View of Rosenheim in 1701.
View of Rosenheim in 1701.

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