Haaren (Aachen)

The formerly independent municipality of Haaren lies four kilometers north of Aachen, into which it was incorporated in 1972.

Haaren
Borough of Aachen
Location of Haaren
Haaren
Haaren
Coordinates: 50°47′44″N 6°7′37″E
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
DistrictUrban district
CityAachen
Area
  Total8.80 km2 (3.40 sq mi)
Elevation
146 m (479 ft)
Population
 (2020-12-31)
  Total12,482
  Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)

Haaren lies at the fork of the Wurm, itself a tributary of the Rur, and a smaller stream that shares its name with the community. Two kilometers farther east lies the predominantly rural Verlautenheide community.

As of 31 December 2020, the community has 12,482 inhabitants spread over 880 hectares.

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