Werne
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Werne is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located near the Ruhrgebiet. It originated as a parish established by Liudger in the 9th century under Charlemagne's rule. Werne joined the Hanseatic League in 1470 and was fortified starting in the 14th century.
Statistics
Area
76.14 km²
Population
29,868