Pulheim, Urban municipality in Rhein-Erft District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Pulheim is a medium-sized town in Rhein-Erft District in North Rhine-Westphalia, consisting of twelve subdivisions spread across an expansive area. The townscape combines rural sections with residential neighborhoods and commercial zones along the main traffic routes.
The municipal reform of 1975 merged several independent municipalities into the town of today. Six years later, the municipality received city status in 1981, granting expanded administrative powers.
The twelve subdivisions such as Brauweiler, Geyen and Stommeln each maintain their own traditions through local festivals and community events. Visitors experience a small-town atmosphere where neighborhood life and regional connections take center stage.
The town sits in a convenient location between Cologne and the surrounding countryside, offering good transport links for travelers. Visitors find schools, sports facilities and shopping options distributed across the different subdivisions.
Since the 1920s, the town has housed a major electrical substation operated by Rheinisch-Westfälisches Elektrizitätswerk, securing regional power distribution. This technical facility continues to shape part of the townscape and highlights the infrastructure role of the region.
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