Rüthen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Rüthen is a town in the Soest district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. First mentioned in 1072, it gained town law in 1200 from the Archbishop of Cologne. The town was a member of the Hanseatic League from 1375, experiencing significant trade and wealth.
Statistics
Area
158.15 km²
Population
11,049