Kerpen
Kerpen is the most populated town in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis. It is located about 20 kilometres southwest from Cologne. As of 2025, Kerpen has a total population of 66,377.Places of Interest
Highlights include Kerpener Bruch sowie die südlich angrenzenden Freiflächen und ehemalige Abgrabungsbereiche and Mödrath castle.
Kerpener Bruch sowie die südlich angrenzenden Freiflächen und ehemalige Abgrabungsbereiche
Nature reserve
Kerpener Bruch sowie die südlich angrenzenden Freiflächen und ehemalige Abgrabungsbereiche is a nature reserve.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sindorf and Türnich.
Kerpen
- Type: Locality with 66,600 residents
- Also known as: “05362032” and “Stadt Kerpen”
- Location: Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.8791° or 50° 52′ 45″ north
Longitude
6.6939° or 6° 41′ 38″ east
Population
66,600
Elevation
79 metres (259 feet)
Open location code
9F28VMHV+MH
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