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 | |
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City | |
City of Hamm | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Hamm | |
Hamm Hamm | |
| Coordinates: 51°41′N 7°49′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Arnsberg |
| District | Urban district |
| Subdivisions | Hamm-Mitte, Bockum-Hövel, Heessen, Rhynern, Uentrop, Pelkum, Herringen |
| Government | |
| • Lord mayor (2020–25) | Marc Herter (SPD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 226.26 km2 (87.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 37.7 - 102 m (−296.9 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 180,849 |
| • Density | 800/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 59000-59077 |
| Dialling codes | 02381, 02382, 02383, 02384, 02385, 02388, 02389, 02307 |
| Vehicle registration | HAM |
| Website | www.hamm.de |
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