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Meschede, District capital in Hochsauerlandkreis, Germany

Meschede extends across 218 square kilometers of North Rhine-Westphalia territory, with a population of 30,025 residents at an elevation of 260 meters.

The settlement originated around a convent named Walpurgis-Stift during the 10th century and later joined the Hanseatic League in 1572.

The Abbey Königsmünster stands as a central religious institution where monks maintain traditions of prayer, work, and community engagement.

The town connects to major transportation routes through national roads B7 and B55, while the A46 motorway provides access to surrounding regions.

Veltins Brewery operates in Meschede, producing German beer and contributing significantly to the local industrial landscape.

Location: Hochsauerlandkreis

Elevation above the sea: 260 m

Part of: South Westphalia

Shares border with: Arnsberg, Sundern

Website: https://meschede.de

GPS coordinates: 51.35028,8.28361

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31

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