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|postal_code = 45731 |
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|area_code = 02309,<br> 02363 (Oberwiese) |
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|Gemeindeschlüssel = 05 5 62 036 |
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|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> |
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|Straße = Münsterstr. 1 |
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|leader_term = 2020–25 |
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|mayor = Nicole Moenikes |
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|Bürgermeistertitel = Bürgermeisterin |
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|party = CDU |
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'''Waltrop''' is a town in the [[Recklinghausen (district)|district of Recklinghausen]], in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], |
'''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 km east of [[Recklinghausen]] and 15 km north-west of [[Dortmund]]. |
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==Division of the town== |
==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. |
The town of Waltrop is surrounded by the ''Bauerschaften'' (rural boroughs) Lippe (Unterlippe/Oberlippe), Elmenhorst, Brockenscheidt, [[Leveringhausen]], Oberwiese and Holthausen. |
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==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. |
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The production of coal in the mine started in 1905. As a consequence, Waltrop grew larger and became an industrial town. |
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. |
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In 1939, Waltrop got its municipal rights. |
In 1939, Waltrop got its municipal rights. |
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==Governance== |
==Governance== |
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#Grüne Liste Waltrop (GLW), 2 seats |
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#Bündnis für Waltrop, 2 seats |
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plus a single member with no-party |
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*[[Alliance 90/The Greens|Greens]], 5 seats |
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Since 2020 Marcel Mittelbach (SPD) is [[mayor]] of Waltrop. |
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==Notable places== |
==Notable places== |
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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''. |
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==Local industry== |
==Local industry== |
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*Langendorf, a tipping trailer manufacturer |
*Langendorf, a tipping trailer manufacturer |
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== Notable people == |
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==International relations== |
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* [[Sylvia Dördelmann]] (born 1970), rower |
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Waltrop is [[town twinning|twinned]] with: |
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* Matthias Hues (born 1959), actor and martial artist |
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#{{Flagicon|England}} [[Herne Bay, Kent]], [[England]], 20 November 1976 |
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* [[Christoph Korte]] (born 1965), rower |
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* [[Michel Lewandowski]] (1914–1990), footballer |
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* [[Alexander Baumjohann]] (born 1987), footballer |
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#{{Flagicon|Germany}} [[Gardelegen]], [[Saxony-Anhalt]], [[Germany]] (former [[East Germany|GDR]]), 3 October 1990 |
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* [[Nikolas Breuckmann]] (born 1988), mathematical physicist |
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#{{Flagicon|Turkey}} [[Görele]], [[Giresun Province]], [[Turkey]], 1 June 2013 |
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==Twin towns – sister cities== |
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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> |
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*{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Herne Bay]], United Kingdom (1976) |
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*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Gardelegen]], Germany (1990) |
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*{{flagicon|TUR}} [[Görele]], Turkey (2012) |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{Official website}} {{in lang|de}} |
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{{Cities and towns in Recklinghausen (district)}} |
{{Cities and towns in Recklinghausen (district)}} |
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Latest revision as of 15:00, 20 August 2024
Waltrop | |
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Location of Waltrop within Recklinghausen district | |
Coordinates: 51°37′N 07°23′E / 51.617°N 7.383°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Admin. region | Münster |
District | Recklinghausen |
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 |
• Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 45731 |
Dialling codes | 02309, 02363 (Oberwiese) |
Vehicle registration | RE |
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
[edit]The town of Waltrop is surrounded by the Bauerschaften (rural boroughs) Lippe (Unterlippe/Oberlippe), Elmenhorst, Brockenscheidt, Leveringhausen, Oberwiese and Holthausen.
History
[edit]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
[edit]The town council of Waltrop consists of 36 seats, which are divided into 6 parliamentary groups since September 2020:
- SPD, 13 seats
- CDU, 12 seats
- Greens, 5 seats
- Waltroper Aufbruch (WA), 3 seats
- FDP, 2 seats
- Die Linke, 1 seat
Since 2020 Marcel Mittelbach (SPD) is mayor of Waltrop.
Notable places
[edit]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
[edit]- Manufactum, upscale retailer for traditionally-made household goods
- Langendorf, a tipping trailer manufacturer
Notable people
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Herne Bay, United Kingdom (1976)
- Cesson-Sévigné, France (1984)
- San Miguelito, Nicaragua (1988)
- Gardelegen, Germany (1990)
- Görele, Turkey (2012)
References
[edit]- ^ Wahlergebnisse in NRW Kommunalwahlen 2020, Land Nordrhein-Westfalen, accessed 29 June 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Partnerstädte". waltrop.de (in German). Waltrop. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in German)