Soest, Germany
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Soest is a historic city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, serving as the capital of the Soest district. It was a prominent member of the Hanseatic League until 1609 and is known for its fertile soil and medieval salt production. The city gained independence from the Bishop of Cologne during the 15th-century Soest Feud.
Statistics
Area
85.81 km²
Population
48,250