Bergheim, North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergheim (German pronunciation: [ˈbɛʁkˌhaɪ̯m] ⓘ; Ripuarian: Berchem) is a German town, 22 km west of Cologne and the capital of the Rhein-Erft-Kreis (district). The town's Niederaußem district is one of the most important suppliers for energy from lignites in Europe.
Bergheim | |
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Town | |
Aachen Gate | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Bergheim within Rhein-Erft-Kreis district | |
Bergheim Bergheim | |
| Coordinates: 50°58′N 6°39′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Köln |
| District | Rhein-Erft-Kreis |
| Subdivisions | 15 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2017–25) | Volker Mießeler (CDU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 96.33 km2 (37.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 62,376 |
| • Density | 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 50126, 50127, 50129 |
| Dialling codes | 02271 |
| Vehicle registration | BM |
| Website | Kreisstadt Bergheim (in German) |
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