Hamm is a city in western Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia at the eastern edge of the Ruhr region. It lies northeast of Dortmund and northwest of Soest, positioned along the Lippe River.
Location Map of Hamm, Germany
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Where is Hamm Located?
Hamm is a city in western Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia at the eastern edge of the Ruhr region. It lies northeast of Dortmund and northwest of Soest, positioned along the Lippe River.
The city covers an area of 226.43 sq km (87.42 sq mi) and has a population of about 180,000 as of the 2022 census.
Hamm is known for its industrial background and green parks, with key attractions including Maximilianpark, Sri Kamadchi Ampal Temple, Hamm Zoo, Schloss Heessen, Kurpark Hamm, and Lippeauen.
Hamm, Germany Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Hamm |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Region | Arnsberg Government Region (Western Germany) |
| Established | Founded in 1226 |
| Population | Approx. 180,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 226.26 sq km (87.36 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 800 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.6739° N, 7.8150° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 59063–59077 |
| Area Code | +49 2381 |
| Major Waterways | Lippe River, Datteln-Hamm Canal |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; Hamm (Westf) Hauptbahnhof; major railway hub |
| Famous For | Railway hub, Maximilianpark, and glass elephant structure |
| Top Attractions | Maximilianpark, Sri Kamadchi Ampal Temple, Gustav Lübcke Museum, Kurpark Hamm |
| Official Website | https://www.hamm.de |
Distance from Hamm to Major Cities in Germany
- Hamm to Dortmund – 30 km (19 miles)
- Hamm to Münster – 40 km (25 miles)
- Hamm to Bielefeld – 80 km (50 miles)
- Hamm to Paderborn – 70 km (43 miles)
- Hamm to Essen – 70 km (43 miles)
- Hamm to Bochum – 60 km (37 miles)
- Hamm to Düsseldorf – 90 km (56 miles)
- Hamm to Cologne – 110 km (68 miles)
- Hamm to Bonn – 125 km (78 miles)
- Hamm to Hanover – 170 km (106 miles)
- Hamm to Bremen – 200 km (124 miles)
- Hamm to Hamburg – 300 km (186 miles)
- Hamm to Frankfurt – 220 km (137 miles)
- Hamm to Stuttgart – 370 km (230 miles)
- Hamm to Nuremberg – 400 km (249 miles)
- Hamm to Munich – 580 km (360 miles)
- Hamm to Leipzig – 330 km (205 miles)
- Hamm to Dresden – 410 km (255 miles)
- Hamm to Berlin – 420 km (261 miles)
- Hamm to Magdeburg – 260 km (162 miles)
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