Nottuln

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Nottuln
Nottuln
Nottuln
Coat of arms of Nottuln
Coat of arms
Nottuln  is located in Germany
Nottuln
Nottuln
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Location of Nottuln within Coesfeld district
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Country Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region Münster
District Coesfeld
Government
 • Mayor Peter Amadeus Schneider (SPD)
Area
 • Total 85.64 km2 (33.07 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
 • Total 19,297
 • Density 230/km2 (580/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 48301
Dialling codes 02502
02509 (Appelhülsen, Schapdetten)
Vehicle registration COE
Website www.nottuln.de

Nottuln is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Geography

Nottuln is situated in the Baumberge, approx. 20 km west of Münster.

Neighbouring municipalities

Division of the municipality

The municipality consists of 4 districts

  • Nottuln
  • Appelhülsen (railway station)
  • Schapdetten
  • Darup

History

Original settlement of the Nottuln area dates back to about 4000 before christ. The name of Nottuln originates from "Nutlon" which is probably early German for "nut wood". A church was founded in 860 by Liudger, as well as the first convent in Westphalia. After a big fire 1748 it was built up by Johann Conrad Schlaun.

Transportation

Nottuln is on the Bundesautobahn A43 and the nearby town, Appelhuelsen has railway connections to Münster. Nottuln has bus lines that reach out to Coesfeld, Darup, and Roxel with the R62/3; Billerbeck and Appelhuelsen with the T85; and Münster with the S60. There are also many bike paths as Nottuln is on many of the Baumberger bike routes.

Points of interests

References

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External links

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