Aachen cities region

The Aachen cities region encompasses ten municipalities across 707 square kilometers, bordering Belgium and the Netherlands at Germany's westernmost point.

Established in 2009 through the merger of Aachen city and the former Aachen district, this area marks the first urban region created in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The region maintains strong educational ties through four major institutions, including RWTH Aachen University, which serves over 50,000 students in total.

The administrative structure operates under a regional parliament called Städteregionsparlament, managing services like traffic control and school administration for all municipalities.

The Avantis industrial estate, developed with Dutch partners, represents the first cross-border business park in Europe, highlighting the region's international cooperation.

Location: Cologne Government Region

Inception: October 21, 2009

Capital city: Aachen

Elevation above the sea: 168 m

Shares border with: Düren district, Heinsberg, Euskirchen, Province of Liege, Limburg

Address: Zollernstraße

Website: https://staedteregion-aachen.de

GPS coordinates: 50.76870,6.09700

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37