Simmerath

Simmerath (German pronunciation: [ˈzɪməʁaːt]) is a municipality in the district of Aachen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located approximately 20 km south-east of Aachen, near the border to Belgium.

Key Information

Simmerath
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Simmerath within Aachen district
Simmerath Show map of Germany Simmerath Show map of North Rhine-Westphalia
Coordinates: 50°36′25″N 6°18′00″E / 50.60694°N 6.30000°E / 50.60694; 6.30000
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region	Köln
District	Aachen
Subdivisions	17
Government
• Mayor (2020–25)	Bernd Goffart[1] (CDU)
Area
• Total	110.92 km2 (42.83 sq mi)
Highest elevation	560 m (1,840 ft)
Lowest elevation	280 m (920 ft)
Population  (2023-12-31)[2]
• Total	16,585
• Density	150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	52152
Dialling codes	02473
Vehicle registration	AC, MON
Website	www.simmerath.de
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The administrative area was expanded in 1972 and includes the following localities:

• 
  Lammersdorf, catholic church in the street
• 
  Einruhr, church of St. Nicholas in the village
• 
  near Einruhr, river Rur
• 
  Paustenbach, view of a street

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