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Aachen

Also known as Oche, Aix-la-Chapelle, Aix la Chapelle

thumb|Location of Aachen in the Meuse (Dutch and German: Maas) river system ()

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Aachen is a city located in the Meuse river system, positioned at the intersection of Dutch and German territory. The city's strategic location along this major European river has historically made it significant for trade and regional connectivity.

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Key facts

German place.name: Aachen
German place.German_name: (Aachen dialect)
German place.type: City
German place.image_coa: DEU Aachen COA.svg
German place.image_flag: Flag de-city of Aachen.svg
German place.image_plan: Aachen in AC (2009).svg
German place.plantext: Location of Aachen within Städteregion Aachen
German place.state: North Rhine-Westphalia
German place.region: Cologne
German place.district: Aachen
German place.elevation: 173
German place.area: 160.85
German place.postal_code: 52062–52080
German place.area_code: 0241 / 02405 / 02407 / 02408
German place.licence: AC / MON
German place.Gemeindeschlüssel: 05334002
German place.mayor: Michael Ziemons
German place.leader_term: 2025–30

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Aachen
Population: 252769
Area: 160.85
Elevation: 125
Official website: www.aachen.de
Image: Aachen Germany Imperial-Cathedral-01.jpg
Dialing code: 02403
Licence plate code: AC

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Commons gallery: Aachen
short name: A
native label: Aachen
Commons category: Aachen
postal code: 52080
street address: Markt
P6814: Aachen
P8168: Santena
social media followers: 6854
hashtag: Aachen

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Contents

Etymology
History
Early history
Middle Ages
Manuscript production
16th–18th centuries
19th century
20th century
World War I, Interwar Period, World War II
Expulsion of Aachen Jews
21st century
Geography
Climate
Geology
Demographics
Dialect
Boroughs
Neighbouring communities
Politics
Mayor
City council
Main sights
Cathedral
Cathedral Treasury
Rathaus
Other sights
Economy
Electric vehicle manufacturing
Culture
Education
Sports
Transport
Rail
Intercity bus stations
Public transport
Roads
Airport
Charlemagne Prize
Literature
Notable people
Twin towns – sister cities
Former twin towns
See also
Notes
References
Sources
Further reading
External links

thumb|Location of Aachen in the Meuse (Dutch and German: Maas) river system ()

Aachen is the 13th-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia and the 27th-largest city of Germany, with around 261,000 inhabitants. It is the westernmost major city in Germany, lying approximately west of Cologne and Bonn, directly bordering Belgium in the southwest, and the Netherlands in the northwest. The city lies in the Meuse–Rhine Euroregion and is the seat of the district of Aachen (Städteregion Aachen).