Schwerte
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| Schwerte | |
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| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Germany |
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| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Arnsberg |
| District | Unna |
| Mayor | Heinrich Böckelühr (CDU) |
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| Area | 56.2 km² (21.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Population | 49,961 (30/01/2005) |
| - Density | 889 /km² (2,302 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | UN |
| Postal code | 58239 |
| Area code | 02304 |
| Website | www.schwerte.de |
| Location of the town of Schwerte within Unna district | |
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Schwerte is a town in the district of Unna, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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[edit] Geography
Schwerte is situated in the Ruhr valley, at the south-east border of the Ruhr Area. South of Schwerte begins the mountainous Sauerland region.
[edit] Division of the town
After the local government reforms of 1975 Schwerte consists of the following districts:
- Schwerte
- Westhofen
- Ergste
- Geisecke
- Villigst
- Wandhofen
[edit] Twin towns
Allouagne (France) -- since 1974, partnership transferred from Ergste- Béthune (France)
Cava de' Tirreni (Italy) -- since 1984
Hastings (United Kingdom)- Labussière (France) -- partnership transferred from Westhofen
Leppävirta (Finland) -- since 1992
Pjatigorsk (Russia)
Nowy Sącz (Poland) -- since 1984- Violaines (France) -- partnership transferred from Wandhofen
[edit] History
Schwerte received civic rights in the 12th century.
[edit] Architecture
The Romanesque church of St. Victor has a carved altar of 1523, and stained glass of the 14th and 15th centuries. Schwerte has also a 16th-century town hall.
[edit] Economy
Today, there are some industries left, which are confined to the manufacture of iron and steel goods.
[edit] External links
- Official site (German)
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