Erftstadt

Map of Germany showing Erftstadt

Erftstadt is a city comprised of several small villages in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Germany, near Cologne. It was created in 1969 when the city Lechenich was merged with several surrounding municipalities. The name of the city derives from the river which flows through it, the Erft. Population: 51,939 (2003), geographical location 6° 46' East, 50° 48' North. The city covers an area of approximately 120 km², of which 70% are agricultural land, and only 10% are urban area.

List of all city parts:

1. Ahrem
2. Blessem/Frauenthal
3. Bliesheim
4. Borr
5. Dirmerzheim
6. Erp
7. Friesheim
8. Gymnich
9. Herrig
10. Kierdorf
11. Köttingen
12. Lechenich
13. Liblar
14. Niederberg

External links

• Official homepage