Gillenfeld
A community guide to Gillenfeld in Rhineland-Palatinate, Deutschland.
- Population
- 1,493 residents
- Region
- Rhineland-Palatinate
- Country
- Deutschland
- Coordinates
- 50.1279, 6.9038
History
The history of Gillenfeld is bound up with the broader story of Rhineland-Palatinate. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across Deutschland, Gillenfeld has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Getting there
Reaching Gillenfeld typically involves the regional road network of Rhineland-Palatinate or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse Deutschland. Local routes link Gillenfeld to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Rhineland-Palatinate. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Gillenfeld.
Overview
Gillenfeld is a populated place in Rhineland-Palatinate, Deutschland. The community supports 1,493 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Rhineland-Palatinate. Its position within the broader regional network gives Gillenfeld a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Gillenfeld sits at approximate coordinates 50.1279 latitude and 6.9038 longitude within Rhineland-Palatinate. The terrain and natural features around Gillenfeld 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 Rhineland-Palatinate road network providing the principal routes in and out.