Versmold
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Versmold is a town situated in the Gütersloh district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, approximately 30 km west of Bielefeld. First documented in 1096, it historically lay between the bishoprics of Osnabrück and Münster, leading to territorial disputes. The town developed as a linen and yarn-spinning center, later becoming known for its canvas production.
Statistics
Area
85.57 km²
Population
22,242