Dortmund is a city in western Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in the Ruhr region. It lies east of Essen and north of Cologne, forming part of a major industrial area.
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Where is Dortmund Located?
Dortmund is a city in western Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in the Ruhr region. It lies east of Essen and north of Cologne, forming part of a major industrial area.
The city covers an area of 280.71 sq km (108.38 sq mi) and has a population of about 595,000 as of the 2022 census.
Dortmund is known for its industrial past and football culture, with key attractions including Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund U-Tower, Westfalenpark, German Football Museum, Dortmund Zoo, and Reinoldikirche.
Dortmund, Germany Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Dortmund |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Region | Arnsberg Government Region (Western Germany) |
| Established | First mentioned in 882 |
| Population | Approx. 600,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 280.71 sq km (108.38 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 2,100 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.5136° N, 7.4653° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 44135–44388 |
| Area Code | +49 231 |
| Major Waterways | Dortmund-Ems Canal, Ruhr River (nearby) |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; Dortmund Hauptbahnhof; Dortmund Airport; U-Bahn and tram network |
| Famous For | Industrial heritage, football club Borussia Dortmund, and technology sector |
| Top Attractions | Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund U-Tower, Westfalenpark, German Football Museum |
| Official Website | https://www.dortmund.de |
Distance from Dortmund to Major Cities in Germany
- Dortmund to Essen – 35 km (22 miles)
- Dortmund to Bochum – 20 km (12 miles)
- Dortmund to Duisburg – 55 km (34 miles)
- Dortmund to Düsseldorf – 70 km (43 miles)
- Dortmund to Cologne – 95 km (59 miles)
- Dortmund to Wuppertal – 60 km (37 miles)
- Dortmund to Bonn – 110 km (68 miles)
- Dortmund to Münster – 65 km (40 miles)
- Dortmund to Bielefeld – 115 km (71 miles)
- Dortmund to Hanover – 210 km (130 miles)
- Dortmund to Bremen – 230 km (143 miles)
- Dortmund to Hamburg – 340 km (211 miles)
- Dortmund to Frankfurt – 220 km (137 miles)
- Dortmund to Stuttgart – 370 km (230 miles)
- Dortmund to Nuremberg – 400 km (249 miles)
- Dortmund to Munich – 580 km (360 miles)
- Dortmund to Leipzig – 380 km (236 miles)
- Dortmund to Dresden – 460 km (286 miles)
- Dortmund to Berlin – 490 km (304 miles)
- Dortmund to Magdeburg – 330 km (205 miles)
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