Oer-Erkenschwick

Oer-Erkenschwick spans across 38.66 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 72 meters, encompassing three distinct areas: Oer, Rapen, and Siepen.

The region transformed from a rural settlement into an industrial center during the late 19th century when coal mining operations began in the surrounding areas.

The local football club SpVgg Erkenschwick maintains strong connections with residents through regular matches and community events at their home stadium.

The town center provides essential services with a postal code of 45739, while public transportation connects residents to neighboring cities in the Ruhr region.

North American composer Moondog selected this German municipality as his residence, contributing to its musical heritage through his experimental compositions.

Location: Recklinghausen

Elevation above the sea: 72 m

Website: https://www.oer-erkenschwick.de/

Website: https://oer-erkenschwick.de

GPS coordinates: 51.64222,7.25083

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05