Marl, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Marl is a town in the Recklinghausen district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, near the Wesel-Datteln Canal. Archaeological finds indicate settlement dating back to 600 BC, with Celtic and Germanic tribes inhabiting the area. The town's location marks a transition between the industrial Ruhrgebiet and the rural Münsterland.
Statistics
Area
87.76 km²
Population
85,001