Marienheide

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Marienheide

Name

Marienheide

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Marienheide is a municipality situated in the Oberbergischer Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Its history dates back to 1417, with early mentions in sales documents referring to 'Mergenheyde'. The town's origins are linked to a pilgrimage site founded in 1420 by a hermit named Heinrich.

Statistics

Area

54.96 km²

Population

13,681

Location