Moringen
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| Moringen | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Lower Saxony |
| District | Northeim |
| Town subdivisions | 9 districts |
| Mayor | Hartmut Schnabel (Ind.) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 82.25 km² (31.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 137 - 457 m |
| Population | 7,496 (31/12/2004) |
| - Density | 91 /km² (236 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | NOM |
| Postal code | 37186 |
| Area code | 05554 |
| Website | www.moringen.de |
Moringen is town in the district Northeim, in the southern part of Lower Saxony, Germany. The town consists of the center Moringen and 8 surrounding villages.
[edit] History
It is the seat of a psychiatric hospital, founded in late 19th century. During WWII the hospital was emptied and abused by the Nazis as a concentration camp. Today it is again a psychiatric hospital.
[edit] Economy
In Moringen is also the major waste Landfill of the Northeim district.
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