Alken, Germany

Alken is a municipality in the district of Mayen-Koblenz in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany.

Alken
Coat of arms of Alken
Location of Alken within Mayen-Koblenz district
Alken  is located in Germany
Alken
Alken
Alken  is located in Rhineland-Palatinate
Alken
Alken
Coordinates: 50°14′54″N 7°27′00″E
CountryGermany
StateRhineland-Palatinate
DistrictMayen-Koblenz
Municipal assoc.Rhein-Mosel
Government
  Mayor (201924) Hans-Walter Escher[1]
Area
  Total8.04 km2 (3.10 sq mi)
Elevation
80 m (260 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[2]
  Total634
  Density79/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
56332
Dialling codes02605
Vehicle registrationMYK
Websitewww.alken.de

Above the village on a hill spur stand the ruins of Thurant Castle.

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