Warendorf
Warendorf (German pronunciation: [ˈvaːʁənˌdɔʁf] ⓘ, Westphalian: Warnduorp) is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and capital of Warendorf District.
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Townhall in Warendorf | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Warendorf within Warendorf district | |
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| Coordinates: 51°57′14″N 7°59′36″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Münster |
| District | Warendorf |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–25) | Peter Horstmann |
| Area | |
| • Total | 176.75 km2 (68.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-31) | |
| • Total | 37,146 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 48231 |
| Dialling codes | 02581 |
| Vehicle registration | WAF, BE |
| Website | www.warendorf.de |
The town is best known today for its well-preserved medieval town centre, for horse-riding, and the opportunities it provides for cycling. Bicycles are such a common means of transport in the area that many cycle paths have been built, even alongside main roads outside the town.
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