Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach (German: [mœnçn̩ˈɡlatbax] ⓘ, Limburgish: Jlabbach [jəˈlɑbɑx]) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located west of the Rhine, halfway between Düsseldorf and the Dutch border.
Mönchengladbach | |
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Clockwise from top: old market in Gladbach; Schloss Rheydt; Rheydt townhall; Gladbach Abbey; Abteiberg Museum | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Mönchengladbach in North Rhine-Westphalia | |
Mönchengladbach Mönchengladbach | |
| Coordinates: 51°12′N 06°26′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Düsseldorf |
| District | Urban district |
| Government | |
| • Lord mayor (2020–25) | Felix Heinrichs (SPD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 170.43 km2 (65.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-31) | |
| • Total | 261,001 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 41001–41239 |
| Dialling codes | 02161, 02166 |
| Vehicle registration | MG |
| Website | www.moenchengladbach.de |
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