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Düsseldorf-Mettmann, Administrative district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

The district of Düsseldorf-Mettmann spans across 10 municipalities and borders major cities including Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Mülheim, Essen, Wuppertal, and Solingen.

In 1929, the district was formed through the merging of parts of Mettmann with the Düsseldorf district, establishing its administrative seat initially in Düsseldorf.

The Neanderthal Valley within the district contains a museum dedicated to the archaeological discoveries of prehistoric human remains found in 1856.

With 490,251 inhabitants distributed across its territory, Düsseldorf-Mettmann represents the most densely populated rural district in Germany.

The district's coat of arms features a red lion with a blue tongue symbolizing the earldom Berg, alongside emblems representing lock production and agriculture.

Location: Düsseldorf Government Region

Inception: 1929

Capital city: Mettmann

GPS coordinates: 51.25000,6.97000

Latest update: April 4, 2025 19:53

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