Metelen
A community guide to Metelen in North Rhine-Westphalia, Deutschland.
- Population
- 6,490 residents
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Country
- Deutschland
- Coordinates
- 52.1443, 7.2127
Community and amenities
Metelen offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in North Rhine-Westphalia: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Metelen's residents. Visitors passing through Metelen encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Overview
Metelen is a populated place in North Rhine-Westphalia, Deutschland. The community supports 6,490 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of North Rhine-Westphalia. Its position within the broader regional network gives Metelen a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Metelen sits at approximate coordinates 52.1443 latitude and 7.2127 longitude within North Rhine-Westphalia. The terrain and natural features around Metelen reflect those typical of its part of Deutschland, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider North Rhine-Westphalia road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Economy and services
The economy of Metelen reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in North Rhine-Westphalia. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of North Rhine-Westphalia and Deutschland. Businesses based in Metelen draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.