Salzbergen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Salzbergen is a municipality located in the Emsland district of Lower Saxony, Germany. Situated on the Ems river, it lies approximately 25 km south of Lingen and 10 km northwest of Rheine. The town gained economic importance in the 19th century due to its railway connection and the establishment of an oil refinery in 1860.
Statistics
Area
53.38 km²
Population
8,015