Elsen

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Elsen
Coat of arms of Elsen Location of Elsen in Germany
Country Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Administrative region Detmold
District Paderborn
Population 15,894 source (2006)
Area 20.19 km²
Population density 787 /km²
Elevation 112 m
Coordinates 51°44′N 8°41′E / 51.733, 8.683Coordinates: 51°44′N 8°41′E / 51.733, 8.683
Postal code 33106
Area code (0)5254
Licence plate code PB
Mayor Heinz Paus (CDU)

Elsen is a village in Germany that forms a part of the city Paderborn in North Rhine-Westphalia. Until 1975 Elsen was an autonomous Gemeinde (municipality). As of 2006, Elsen has around 16,000 inhabitants.

Catholic church St. Dionysius in the centre of Elsen
Catholic church St. Dionysius in the centre of Elsen
Monument for the 950th anniversary of Elsen village
Monument for the 950th anniversary of Elsen village


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