Gladbeck
Gladbeck (German pronunciation: [ˈɡlat.bɛk] ⓘ) is a town in the district of Recklinghausen in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Gladbeck | |
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Town | |
Old town hall | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Gladbeck within Recklinghausen district | |
Gladbeck Gladbeck | |
| Coordinates: 51°34′N 6°58′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Münster |
| District | Recklinghausen |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–25) | Bettina Weist (SPD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.91 km2 (13.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 75,889 |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 45964–45968 |
| Dialling codes | 02043 |
| Vehicle registration | RE, CAS, GLA |
| Website | www.gladbeck.de |
Gladbeck is quite a young town, first recognised 21 July 1919 when it was given town rights. The town established itself around five farming villages, Brauck, Butendorf, Ellinghorst, Rentfort and Zweckel.
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