Wattenscheid, District administration center in Bochum, Germany.
Wattenscheid spans multiple quarters including Mitte, Eppendorf, and Höntrop, forming a substantial district within the city of Bochum in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The first written record of Wattenscheid appears in AD 880 in a church document from Werden Abbey, referring to the settlement as Villa Uattanscethe.
The district maintains strong ties to its industrial heritage through the Zeche Hannover museum, which preserves and displays the history of coal mining operations.
The district administration office, located at Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 7, serves residents with administrative services and community support through direct contact numbers.
Wattenscheid functioned as a member of the Hanseatic League from 1554, contributing to trade networks across Northern Europe during the medieval period.
Location: Bochum
Elevation above the sea: 68 m
GPS coordinates: 51.48333,7.13333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
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