Löhne

The importance of Löhne in today's society is undeniable. Since its origins, Löhne has played a fundamental role in multiple aspects of daily life, from politics to economics, culture and technology. In recent years, interest in Löhne has grown exponentially, thanks in part to advances in research and development that have allowed a better understanding of its importance and impact on the world. In this article, we will explore the role Löhne plays in our current society, as well as its evolution over time and possible implications for the future.

Town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Löhne
Town
Ulenburg Castle
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Löhne within Herford district
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Coordinates: 52°12′N 8°42′E / 52.200°N 8.700°E / 52.200; 8.700
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region	Detmold
District	Herford
Subdivisions	5
Government
• Mayor (2020–25)	Bernd Poggemöller[1] (SPD)
Area
• Total	59.51 km2 (22.98 sq mi)
Elevation	70 m (230 ft)
Population  (2023-12-31)[2]
• Total	40,162
• Density	670/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	32584
Dialling codes	05732, 05731 (Gohfeld), 05228 (Wittel)
Vehicle registration	HF
Website	www.loehne.de

Löhne (German pronunciation: [ˈløːnə] ^ⓘ; Low German: Loihne, Loine) is a town in the district of Herford, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Geography

Löhne is situated on the river Werre, approx. 8 km north of Herford and 20 km south-west of Minden.

Neighbouring places

• Hüllhorst
• Bad Oeynhausen
• Vlotho
• Herford
• Hiddenhausen
• Kirchlengern

Twin towns – sister cities

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany

Löhne is twinned with:^[3]

• Spittal an der Drau, Austria (1973)
• Columbus, United States (1993)
• Condega, Nicaragua (1994)
• Röbel, Germany (1996)
• Mielec, Poland (2002)

Notable people

• Frederick Louis, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck (1653–1728), Prussian field marshal
• Philip Louis, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Wiesenburg (1620–1689), founder and first duke of the line Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Wiesenburg

References

1. ^ Wahlergebnisse in NRW Kommunalwahlen 2020, Land Nordrhein-Westfalen, accessed 21 June 2021.
2. ^ "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden Nordrhein-Westfalens am 31. Dezember 2023 – Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes auf Basis des Zensus vom 9. Mai 2011" (in German). Landesbetrieb Information und Technik NRW. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
3. ^ "Städtepartnerschaften". loehne.de (in German). Löhne. Retrieved 2021-02-19.

External links

• Official website (in German)

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