Marsberg
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Location of Marsberg within Hochsauerland district 
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| Coordinates: 51°27′N 08°50′E / 51.450°N 8.833°ECoordinates: 51°27′N 08°50′E / 51.450°N 8.833°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Admin. region | Arnsberg | |
| District | Hochsauerland | |
| Subdivisions | 17 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Hubertus Klenner (Ind.) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 182.01 km2 (70.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 200 - 600 m (−1,800 ft) | |
| Population (2012-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 20,110 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 34431 | |
| Dialling codes |
02992 (Marsberg) 02991 (Bredelar) 02993 (Canstein) 02994 (Westheim) | |
| Vehicle registration | HSK | |
| Website | www.marsberg.de | |
Marsberg/Obermarsberg
Marsberg is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
History
Although its origins are obscure, Marsberg was a prospering town by the 13th century (it was even minting coins). It was a free city until 1807, when it was incorporated into the Kingdom of Westphalia, until 1813. After two years of freedom, it was included into Prussia in 1815.
Geography
It is situated on the river Diemel, approx. 20 km east of Brilon and 30 km south of Paderborn.
Neighbouring municipalities
Town division
The Catholic church of Helminghausen in the southwest of Marsberg
Marsberg consists of the following 17 districts:
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International relations
Main article: List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany
Marsberg is twinned with:
References
- ↑ "Amtliche Bevölkerungszahlen". Landesbetrieb Information und Technik NRW (in German). 31 July 2013.
External links
- Official site (German)
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