Xanten

Xanten (Latin: Castra Vetera or Xantum) (IPA: ['ksantən]) is a historic town in Germany. It is in the Wesel district of the North Rhine-Westphalia state. Xanten is known for the Archaeological Park as well as its medieval picturesque city centre with Xanten Cathedral. About 800,000 tourists visit each year.

Xanten
Flag of Xanten
Coat of arms of Xanten
Location of Xanten within Wesel district
Xanten   is located in Germany
Xanten
Xanten
Xanten   is located in North Rhine-Westphalia
Xanten
Xanten
Coordinates: 51°39′44″N 06°27′14″E
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. regionDüsseldorf
DistrictWesel
Subdivisions6 Stadtbezirke
Government
  MayorThomas Görtz (CDU) (CDU)
Area
  Total72.39 km2 (27.95 sq mi)
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[1]
  Total21,582
  Density300/km2 (770/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
46509
Dialling codes0 28 01 und 0 28 04 (Marienbaum)
Vehicle registrationWES
Websitewww.rathaus-xanten.de

Xanten is the only German town whose name begins with "X".

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