Velen

Velen is a town in the district , Germany with about 12,000 citizens. It consists of the two settlements of Velen and Ramsdorf and the four rural regions Ostendorf-Krueckling, Bleking-Holthausen, Nordvelen and Waldvelen.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Schloss Velen and St. Andreas.

Castle
is a castle.

Church
is a church.

Historic building
is a historic building, which is situated 3½ km west of Velen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ramsdorf and Hochmoor (Gescher).

Village
is a village, which is situated 3½ km west of Velen.

Village
is a village, which is situated 4½ km east of Velen.

Velen

Latitude
51.8947° or 51° 53′ 41″ north
Longitude
6.971° or 6° 58′ 16″ east
Population
12,700
Elevation
55 metres (180 feet)
Open location code
9F38VXVC+VC
Geo­Names ID
6553093
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