Neukirchen-Vluyn

Neukirchen-Vluyn (German pronunciation: [nɔʏˈkɪʁçənˈflyːn]) is a town in the district of Wesel, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated approximately 5 km west of Moers, and 15 km north of Krefeld.

Neukirchen-Vluyn
Town
Bloemersheim Castle
Bloemersheim Castle
Coat of arms of Neukirchen-Vluyn
Coat of arms
Location of Neukirchen-Vluyn within Wesel district
Neukirchen-Vluyn is located in Germany
Neukirchen-Vluyn
Neukirchen-Vluyn
Neukirchen-Vluyn is located in North Rhine-Westphalia
Neukirchen-Vluyn
Neukirchen-Vluyn
Coordinates: 51°26′30″N 6°33′30″E
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. regionDüsseldorf
DistrictWesel
Subdivisions4
Government
 • Mayor (2020–25) Ralf Köpke[1] (SPD)
Area
 • Total43.48 km2 (16.79 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[2]
 • Total27,613
 • Density640/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
47506
Dialling codes0 28 45
Vehicle registrationWES
Websitewww.neukirchen-vluyn.de

Mayors

Mayors since 1836:[3]

  • 1836–1875 Gustav Haarbeck
  • 1875–1923 Hermann Haarbeck
  • 1923–1928 Dr. Baehr
  • 1928–1945 Erich Neumann (NSDAP)
  • 1945–1946 Wilhelm Schneider (appointed by military government)
  • 1946–1950 Tillmann Bongardt (CDU)
  • 1950–1952 Oskar Kühnel (SPD)
  • 1952–1956 Johann Kaiser (SPD)
  • 1956–1963 Oskar Kühnel (SPD)
  • 1963–1975 Gerhard Haastert (CDU)
  • 1975–1989 Oskar Böhm (SPD)
  • 1989–1994 Kornelia Kuhn (CDU)
  • 1994–1999 Peter Wermke (SPD) (last voluntary Mayor)
  • 1999–2009 Bernd Böing (parteilos) (first full-time Mayor)
  • 2009–2020 Harald Lenßen (CDU)
  • since 2020 Ralf Köpke (SPD)

Population development

Number of inhabitants as of December, 31[4]

Year   Inhabitants
199828,300
199928,408
200028,525
200128,566
200228,829
Year   Inhabitants
200328,809
200428,835
200528,650
200628,491
200927,627
201027,579

Economy

The Trox Group has its headquarters in Neukirchen-Vluyn.[5] There are other large businesses in town: Arinox,[6] MEDA,[7] Pionier Absaugtechnik,[8] Schwing Technologies,[9] LED Linear,[10] Ornua.[11]

Sights

Mills, typically to those found in the Netherlands, from the 18th and 19th century, colonies of cole minings as well as the water castle Bloemersheim are witnesses of Neukirchen-Vluyn's history. Historical city tours and the local museum display the influence of agriculture and mining on the development of the town. The museum is located in the cultural hall "Kulturhalle", where one can enjoy exhibitions of art and live music on a regular basis. The classical concerts in the courtyard of the castle are further a constant in Neukirchen-Vluyn's entertainment schedule. For recreation, the town offers various trails for horseback riding and hiking as well as a golf court.

Twin towns – sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany

Neukirchen-Vluyn is twinned with:[12]

Notable people

References
  1. Wahlergebnisse in NRW Kommunalwahlen 2020, Land Nordrhein-Westfalen, accessed 30 June 2021.
  2. "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden Nordrhein-Westfalens am 31. Dezember 2021" (in German). Landesbetrieb Information und Technik NRW. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  3. Stadtarchiv Neukirchen-Vluyn.
  4. Bevölkerung im Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf Archived 2011-06-25 at the Wayback Machine accessed July 25, 2011
  5. ONLINE, RP. "Neukirchen-Vluyn: Trox: Stiftungsrat leitet Geschicke". rp-online.de (in German). Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  6. "Arinox Spa - Walzen von Präzisionsbändern aus Edelstahl". www.arvedi.it (in German). Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  7. Stender, Jörn. "Schaufläche für 120 Musterküchen am Roller-Möbelhaus" (in German). Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  8. Helmes, Klara. "Unternehmer des Jahres: Holger Böckling in Neukirchen-Vluyn" (in German). Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  9. ONLINE, RP. "Neukirchen-Vluyn: Schwing setzt auf Hochschule Niederrhein". rp-online.de (in German). Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  10. ONLINE, RP. "Neukirchen-Vluyn: Schwedische Unternehmensgruppe kauft LED Linear GmbH". rp-online.de (in German). Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  11. "Neue Führungsebene bei Ornua Deutschland in Neukirchen-Vluyn" (in German). Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  12. "Städtepartnerschaften" (in German). Neukirchen-Vluyn. Retrieved 2021-12-09.


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