Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia

Hamm (German pronunciation: [ˈham] , Latin: Hammona) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the northeastern part of the Ruhr area. As of 2016 its population was 179,397. The city is situated between the A1 motorway and A2 motorway. Hamm railway station is an important hub for rail transport and renowned for its distinctive station building.

Hamm
City
City of Hamm
Location of Hamm
Hamm
Hamm
Coordinates: 51°41′N 7°49′E
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. regionArnsberg
DistrictUrban district
SubdivisionsHamm-Mitte, Bockum-Hövel, Heessen, Rhynern, Uentrop, Pelkum, Herringen
Government
  Lord mayor (202025) Marc Herter (SPD)
Area
  Total226.26 km2 (87.36 sq mi)
Elevation
37.7 - 102 m (−296.9 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
  Total180,849
  Density800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
59000-59077
Dialling codes02381, 02382, 02383, 02384, 02385, 02388, 02389, 02307
Vehicle registrationHAM
Websitewww.hamm.de
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