Gescher
Gescher is a municipality in the district of Borken, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located near the border with the Netherlands. It is most often known for its bell work, and it includes a Museum of Bells.
Gescher | |
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Townhall of Gescher | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Gescher within Borken district | |
Gescher Gescher | |
| Coordinates: 51°57′25″N 7°0′20″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Münster |
| District | Borken |
| Subdivisions | 6 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–25) | Anne Kortüm (Ind.) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 80.78 km2 (31.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-31) | |
| • Total | 17,186 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 48712 |
| Dialling codes | 02542 02863 (Hochmoor) |
| Vehicle registration | BOR |
| Website | www.gescher.de |
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