Horstmar

Horstmar

Coat of arms
Horstmar

Coordinates: 52°04′50″N 7°18′30″E / 52.08056°N 7.30833°E / 52.08056; 7.30833Coordinates: 52°04′50″N 7°18′30″E / 52.08056°N 7.30833°E / 52.08056; 7.30833
Country Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region Münster
District Steinfurt
Government
  Mayor Robert Wenking (CDU)
Area
  Total 45 km2 (17 sq mi)
Population (2014-12-31)[1]
  Total 6,349
  Density 140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 48612
Dialling codes 02558
Vehicle registration ST
Website www.horstmar.de

Horstmar is a German city, located in North Rhine-Westphalia in the Steinfurt district, approx. 25 km (16 mi) north-west of Münster.

History

Its castle was built as early as the 9th century; the first mention of Horstmar is as early as the early 11th century. The city of Horstmar was built in the south of this castle. During the Thirty Years' War the castle was destroyed by command of the Hessian lieutenant Carl von Rabenhaupt.

Politics

The city council consists of 22 councillors and the mayor.

References

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