Recke

Recke

Town Square in Recke

Coat of arms
Recke

Coordinates: 52°22′12″N 7°43′08″E / 52.37000°N 7.71889°E / 52.37000; 7.71889Coordinates: 52°22′12″N 7°43′08″E / 52.37000°N 7.71889°E / 52.37000; 7.71889
Country Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region Münster
District Steinfurt
Government
  Mayor Eckhard Kellermeier (CDU)
Area
  Total 53.48 km2 (20.65 sq mi)
Population (2015-12-31)[1]
  Total 11,363
  Density 210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 49509
Dialling codes 05453
Vehicle registration ST
Website www.recke.de

Recke is a municipality in the district of Steinfurt, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Geography

Recke is situated approximately 20 km north-east of Rheine and 25 km north-west of Osnabrück.

Neighbouring municipalities

Notable persons

German footballer Simon Rolfes grew up in Recke.

Twin town

References

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