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Bockum

Coordinates: 51°20′N 6°34′E / 51.333°N 6.567°E / 51.333; 6.567
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Bockum is located in Germany
Bockum
Bockum
Bockum is located in North Rhine-Westphalia
Bockum
Bockum
Coordinates: 51°20′N 6°34′E / 51.333°N 6.567°E / 51.333; 6.567
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. regionDüsseldorf
DistrictUrban district
CityKrefeld
Area
 • Total8.30 km2 (3.20 sq mi)
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2019-12-31)[1]
 • Total20,617
 • Density2,500/km2 (6,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
47800
Dialling codes02151
Vehicle registrationKR
Bockum, church: katholische Pfarrkirche Sankt Gertrudis

Bockum is a northeastern district of Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With its large parks, its advantageous location and high housing comfort, it is one of the most favoured residential areas in the city. The center of Bockum is marked by the neogothic church of St. Gertrudis. In addition, the zoo, the Stadtwald, the Grotenburg Stadion and a large swimming facility offer diverse recreational opportunities. The living costs lie in the upper third, with mostly single occupancy housing; the population is considered mostly conservative.

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References

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  1. ^ "Stadtteilatlas - Strukturdaten 2019" (PDF). Stadt Krefeld. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
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