Bocholt, Germany
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Bocholt (German pronunciation: [ˈbɔxɔlt]) is a city in the north-west of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, part of the district Borken. It is situated 4 km (2+1⁄2 miles) south of the border with the Netherlands. Suderwick is part of Bocholt and is situated at the border annex to Dinxperlo.
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Bocholt | |
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Location of Bocholt within Borken district | |
Coordinates: 51°50′N 6°37′E | |
Country | Germany |
State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Admin. region | Münster |
District | Borken |
Subdivisions | 12 |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–25) | Thomas Kerkhoff[1] (CDU) |
Area | |
• Total | 119.37 km2 (46.09 sq mi) |
Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Population (2022-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 71,930 |
• Density | 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 46361–46399 |
Dialling codes | 02871 02874 (Suderwick) |
Vehicle registration | BOR, AH, BOH |
Website | www.bocholt.de |
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