Altenkirchen, District capital in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Altenkirchen spans across 11 square kilometers at an elevation of 230 meters, nestled between the northern regions of the Westerwald mountains and Sieg River valley.
The district formation in 1816 merged the county of Wildenburg with two Sayn counties under Prussian administration, establishing the current administrative structure.
The municipal coat of arms displays a golden lion representing Sayn county, combined with symbols from Wildenburg and crosses from Cologne and Trier bishops.
The town maintains strong transportation connections through regional roads and railways, linking residents to major cities including Bonn and Koblenz within 50 kilometers.
From 1787 to 1999, the population multiplied from 112 to 6,640 residents, transforming this small settlement into a regional administrative center.
Location: Altenkirchen-Flammersfeld
Elevation above the sea: 230 m
Website: http://www.vg-altenkirchen.de/
Website: http://vg-altenkirchen.de
GPS coordinates: 50.68722,7.64556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
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