Altena
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Altena is a town in the Märkischer Kreis district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated in the Lenne river valley within the northern Sauerland region. The local castle, built in the 12th century, served as a stronghold for the Counts of Berg.
Statistics
Area
44.42 km²
Population
16,315