Borken, Administrative district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
The district of Borken spans 1,420 square kilometers of flat terrain in northwestern North Rhine-Westphalia, bordered by Dutch provinces and German districts.
The district underwent significant reorganization in 1975, merging the previous districts of Ahaus and Borken while incorporating the independent city of Bocholt.
The district coat of arms displays three white anchors representing the historical territories of Borken, Ahaus, and Bocholt against the colors of Münster.
The district contains seventeen municipalities, including nine cities, with Bocholt and Gronau being the largest population centers within its boundaries.
The district maintains international connections through its location, sharing borders with both German territories and two Dutch provinces: Gelderland and Overijssel.
Location: Münster Government Region
Inception: 1975
Capital city: Borken
Elevation above the sea: 65 m
Part of: Münsterland
Shares border with: Steinfurt, Coesfeld, Recklinghausen, Wesel, County of Bentheim, Kleve
Website: https://kreis-borken.de
GPS coordinates: 51.91667,6.91667
Latest update: May 25, 2025 20:09
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Ketteler Hof
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Schloss Lembeck
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Burg Gemen
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22.3 km
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Haltern
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Huis Diepenheim
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Varlar Abbey
19.5 km
Rock'n'popmuseum
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Haus Aspel
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Westruper Heide
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