Mönchengladbach
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Mönchengladbach is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, situated west of the Rhine. Founded in 974 around Gladbach Abbey, it evolved from a monastic settlement into a significant industrial town. The city is known for its historical town walls and its long-standing association with the textile industry.
Statistics
Area
170.47 km²
Population
268,943