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|elevation = 67
|elevation = 67
|area = 46.98
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|population = 29828
|Stand = 2009-06-30
|postal_code = 45731
|postal_code = 45731
|area_code = 02309,<br> 02363 (Oberwiese)
|area_code = 02309,<br> 02363 (Oberwiese)
|licence = RE
|licence = RE
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 05 5 62 036
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 05 5 62 036
|mayor = Marcel Mittelbach<ref>[https://www.wahlergebnisse.nrw/kommunalwahlen/2020/index_bm.shtml Wahlergebnisse in NRW Kommunalwahlen 2020], Land Nordrhein-Westfalen, accessed 29 June 2021.</ref>
|Straße = Münsterstr. 1
|leader_term = 2020&ndash;25
|mayor = Nicole MOENIKES
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|party = SPD
|Bürgermeistertitel = Bürgermeisterin
|party = CDU
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'''Waltrop''' is a town in the [[Recklinghausen (district)|district of Recklinghausen]], in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Germany]]. It is situated on the [[Datteln-Hamm Canal]], approximately 15&nbsp;km east of [[Recklinghausen]] and 15&nbsp;km north-west of [[Dortmund]].
'''Waltrop''' ({{IPA|de|ˈvaltʁɔp|-|De-Waltrop.ogg}} is a town in the [[Recklinghausen (district)|district of Recklinghausen]], in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], Germany. It is situated on the [[Datteln-Hamm Canal]], approximately 15&nbsp;km east of [[Recklinghausen]] and 15&nbsp;km north-west of [[Dortmund]].


==Division of the town==
==Division of the town==
The town of Waltrop is surrounded by the ''Bauerschaften'' (rural boroughs) Lippe (Unterlippe/Oberlippe), Elmenhorst, Brockenscheidt, Leveringhausen, Oberwiese and Holthausen.
The town of Waltrop is surrounded by the ''Bauerschaften'' (rural boroughs) Lippe (Unterlippe/Oberlippe), Elmenhorst, Brockenscheidt, [[Leveringhausen]], Oberwiese and Holthausen.


==History==
==History==
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It is known that in 1432 Waltrop was a part of the county Dortmund. After the [[Soest Feud]], the archbishops of Cologne could intervene against the counts of Mark, so that Waltrop became a part of Vest Recklinghausen.
It is known that in 1432 Waltrop was a part of the county Dortmund. After the [[Soest Feud]], the archbishops of Cologne could intervene against the counts of Mark, so that Waltrop became a part of Vest Recklinghausen.


The production of coal in the mine started in 1905. As a consequence, Waltrop grew larger and became an industrial town. The coal mine was closed down in 1974.
The production of coal in the mine started in 1905. As a consequence, Waltrop grew larger and became an industrial town. One coal mine was closed down in 1979, the other closed in 1992.


In 1939, Waltrop got its municipal rights.
In 1939, Waltrop got its municipal rights.


==Governance==
==Governance==
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The town council of Waltrop consists of 40 seats, which are divided into 6 parliamentary groups
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#[[Social Democratic Party of Germany|SPD]], 15 seats
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#[[Christian Democratic Union (Germany)|CDU]], 14 seats
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#[[Freie Demokratische Partei|FDP]], 2 seats
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#Waltroper Aufbruch (WA), 3 seats
#Grüne Liste Waltrop (GLW), 2 seats
#Bündnis für Waltrop, 2 seats


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The town council of Waltrop consists of 36 seats, which are divided into 6 parliamentary groups since September 2020:
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plus a single member of [[The Left (Germany)|Die Linke]]
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*[[Social Democratic Party of Germany|SPD]], 13 seats
plus a single member with no-party
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*[[Christian Democratic Union (Germany)|CDU]], 12 seats
*[[Alliance 90/The Greens|Greens]], 5 seats
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*Waltroper Aufbruch (WA), 3 seats
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*[[Freie Demokratische Partei|FDP]], 2 seats
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*[[The Left (Germany)|Die Linke]], 1 seat


Since 2014 Nicole Moenikes (CDU) is [[mayor]] of Waltrop.
Since 2020 Marcel Mittelbach (SPD) is [[mayor]] of Waltrop.


==Notable places==
==Notable places==
Waltrop is home to a museum of old [[Boat lift|ship lift]]s, including the [[Henrichenburg boat lift]] and a historical coal mine.
Waltrop is home to a museum of old [[Boat lift|ship lift]]s, including the [[Henrichenburg boat lift]] and a historical coal mine, called ''Zeche Waltrop''.


==Local industry==
==Local industry==
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*[[Manufactum]], upscale retailer for traditionally-made household goods
*[[Manufactum]], upscale retailer for traditionally-made household goods
*Langendorf, a tipping trailer manufacturer
*Langendorf, a tipping trailer manufacturer

== Notable people ==

* [[Sylvia Dördelmann]] (born 1970), rower
* Matthias Hues (born 1959), actor and martial artist
* [[Christoph Korte]] (born 1965), rower
* [[Michel Lewandowski]] (1914–1990), footballer
* [[Alexander Baumjohann]] (born 1987), footballer
* [[Nikolas Breuckmann]] (born 1988), mathematical physicist


==Twin towns – sister cities==
==Twin towns – sister cities==
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany}}
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany}}
Waltrop is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Partnerstädte|url=https://www.waltrop.de/inhalte/ueber_waltrop/partnerstaedte.asp|website=waltrop.de|publisher=Waltrop|language=de|access-date=2021-02-17}}</ref>
Waltrop is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Partnerstädte|url=https://www.waltrop.de/inhalte/ueber_waltrop/partnerstaedte.asp|website=waltrop.de|publisher=Waltrop|language=de|access-date=2021-02-17}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Herne Bay]], England, United Kingdom (1976)
*{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Herne Bay]], United Kingdom (1976)
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Cesson-Sévigné]], France (1984)
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Cesson-Sévigné]], France (1984)
*{{flagicon|NIC}} [[San Miguelito, Río San Juan|San Miguelito]], Nicaragua (1988)
*{{flagicon|NIC}} [[San Miguelito, Río San Juan|San Miguelito]], Nicaragua (1988)
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{{Authority control}}
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[[Category:Towns in North Rhine-Westphalia]]
[[Category:Towns in North Rhine-Westphalia]]
[[Category:Recklinghausen (district)]]
[[Category:Recklinghausen (district)]]

[[Category:Province of Westphalia]]


{{Recklinghausen-geo-stub}}
{{Recklinghausen-geo-stub}}

Latest revision as of 15:00, 20 August 2024

Waltrop
Town
Saint Peter Church
Saint Peter Church
Coat of arms of Waltrop
Coat of arms
Location of Waltrop within Recklinghausen district
Recklinghausen (district)North Rhine-WestphaliaDortmundBochumHerneGelsenkirchenEssenWesel (district)BottropUnna (district)Coesfeld (district)Borken (district)GladbeckRecklinghausenDattelnOer-ErkenschwickCastrop-RauxelMarlHertenWaltropHaltern am SeeDorsten
Waltrop is located in Germany
Waltrop
Waltrop
Waltrop is located in North Rhine-Westphalia
Waltrop
Waltrop
Coordinates: 51°37′N 07°23′E / 51.617°N 7.383°E / 51.617; 7.383
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. regionMünster
DistrictRecklinghausen
Government
 • Mayor (2020–25) Marcel Mittelbach[1] (SPD)
Area
 • Total
46.98 km2 (18.14 sq mi)
Elevation
67 m (220 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total
29,586
 • Density630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
45731
Dialling codes02309,
02363 (Oberwiese)
Vehicle registrationRE

Waltrop (German pronunciation: [ˈvaltʁɔp] ⓘ is a town in the district of Recklinghausen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated on the Datteln-Hamm Canal, approximately 15 km east of Recklinghausen and 15 km north-west of Dortmund.

Division of the town

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The town of Waltrop is surrounded by the Bauerschaften (rural boroughs) Lippe (Unterlippe/Oberlippe), Elmenhorst, Brockenscheidt, Leveringhausen, Oberwiese and Holthausen.

History

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People already settled in this area about 2,000 years ago.

The village developed around the parish church of St. Peter which was built in the 9th/10th century. It is known that in 1432 Waltrop was a part of the county Dortmund. After the Soest Feud, the archbishops of Cologne could intervene against the counts of Mark, so that Waltrop became a part of Vest Recklinghausen.

The production of coal in the mine started in 1905. As a consequence, Waltrop grew larger and became an industrial town. One coal mine was closed down in 1979, the other closed in 1992.

In 1939, Waltrop got its municipal rights.

Governance

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The town council of Waltrop consists of 36 seats, which are divided into 6 parliamentary groups since September 2020:

Since 2020 Marcel Mittelbach (SPD) is mayor of Waltrop.

Notable places

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Waltrop is home to a museum of old ship lifts, including the Henrichenburg boat lift and a historical coal mine, called Zeche Waltrop.

Local industry

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  • Manufactum, upscale retailer for traditionally-made household goods
  • Langendorf, a tipping trailer manufacturer

Notable people

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Twin towns – sister cities

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See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany

Waltrop is twinned with:[3]

References

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  1. ^ Wahlergebnisse in NRW Kommunalwahlen 2020, Land Nordrhein-Westfalen, accessed 29 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden Nordrhein-Westfalens am 31. Dezember 2023 – Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes auf Basis des Zensus vom 9. Mai 2011" (in German). Landesbetrieb Information und Technik NRW. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  3. ^ "Partnerstädte". waltrop.de (in German). Waltrop. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
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