Lank-Latum

Lank-Latum is a district in Meerbusch situated on the left bank of the Lower Rhine between Düsseldorf, Krefeld, Duisburg, and Neuss. The area spans two historically separate settlements that merged over time, with residential neighborhoods spread across roughly 34 meters elevation.

The area developed from the medieval parish of Lank, which passed from the Count of Kleve to the Electorate of Cologne in 1392. This shift in authority shaped the settlement's growth for centuries afterward.

Two distinct local dialects developed here: Länkter Platt in Lank and Lotumer Platt in Latum, both rooted in old Franconian speech. These different ways of speaking still shape how neighbors talk to each other and reflect each location's separate past.

The district connects easily to surrounding major cities through regional transportation, making travel to Düsseldorf, Krefeld, and Duisburg straightforward. The flat terrain makes cycling a practical option for getting around locally.

The district is home to a water tower from 1912, distinguished by its steel storage tank roughly 6 meters across. The tower was built after a celluloid factory arrived in the area and needed substantial amounts of water for production.