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Selm, Medium-sized district municipality in Unna, Germany.

Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Selm spans across 60.41 square kilometers and maintains an elevation of 58 meters above sea level.

The first documented reference to Selm dates back to 858 under the name Seliheim, evolving through centuries from a small settlement to a district town.

The districts of Beifang, Cappenberg, Ondrup, Selm, Ternsche, and Westerfelde form distinct neighborhoods, each contributing to the local identity.

The municipality operates under postal code 59379 and dialing code 02592, serving a population of 26,767 residents with balanced gender distribution.

The establishment of Zeche Hermann coal mine in 1906 transformed Selm, increasing its population from 2,000 to 10,000 residents within one year.

Location: Unna

Elevation above the sea: 58 m

Website: https://selm.de

GPS coordinates: 51.68333,7.48333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01

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