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Papenburg

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Papenburg is a city in the district of Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany, situated on the river Ems. It is known for its large shipyard, the Meyer Werft, which specializes in building cruise liners.

Facts
Population
36,972 1
Area (sq km)
118.44 1
Area (sq km)
118.44 1
Founding Year
1631 1
Population Estimate Year
2025 1
Population Estimate Year
2025 1
Elevation (m)
6 1
Elevation (m)
6 1
Latitude
53.066667 degrees north 1
Latitude
53.066667 degrees north 1
Longitude
7.4 degrees east 1
Longitude
7.4 degrees east 1
Sources
1. Papenburg (Wikidata)
  • P571 (inception)
    +1631-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • P1082 (population)
    population 36,972 (2025)
  • P625 (coordinate location)
    latitude 53.066667, longitude 7.4
  • P2044 (elevation above sea level)
    elevation 6 m
  • P2046 (area)
    area 118.44 sq km
  • P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
    population 36972 (2025)
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