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Porz, Administrative district on the eastern bank of Rhine, Cologne, Germany.

The district spans across 78.92 square kilometers, incorporating sixteen distinct neighborhoods and hosting numerous industrial establishments along the Rhine riverfront.

Initially established as an independent municipality, Porz received official town status in 1951 before merging with Cologne during the 1970s North Rhine-Westphalia reforms.

The district maintains multiple seasonal markets, neighborhood festivals, and community gatherings that showcase regional traditions throughout its sixteen distinct areas.

Transportation access includes multiple railway stations, light-rail connections, direct links to Bundesautobahn 59, and proximity to the Cologne-Bonn International Airport.

The German Aerospace Center, European Astronaut Centre, and glass manufacturing facilities form the industrial core of this Rhine-side district.

Location: Cologne

Elevation above the sea: 54 m

Website: http://stadt-koeln.de/leben-in-koeln/stadtbezirke/porz

GPS coordinates: 50.88778,7.05528

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13

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