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Weißenthurm

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Weißenthurm (German pronunciation: [vaɪsn̩ˈtʊʁm] ⓘ) is a town in the district of Mayen-Koblenz, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated on the left bank of the Rhine, opposite Neuwied, approximately 12 km northwest of Koblenz.

CountryGermany
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
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Coat of arms of Weißenthurm
Location of Weißenthurm within Mayen-Koblenz district

Location of Weißenthurm
Weißenthurm   is located in Germany
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Location within Germany
Weißenthurm   is located in Rhineland-Palatinate
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Location within Rhineland-Palatinate
Coordinates: 50°24′52″N 7°27′38″E
CountryGermany
StateRhineland-Palatinate
DistrictMayen-Koblenz
Municipal assoc.Weißenthurm
Government
 • Mayor (2024-) Johannes Juchem (FW)
Area
 • Total
3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi)
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)[1]
 • Total
9,306
 • Density2,330/km2 (6,040/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
56575
Dialling codes02637
Vehicle registrationMYK
Websitewww.weissenthurm.de
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The town is spelled with an ß which may be replaced by ss if not available (Weissenthurm).

Weißenthurm is the seat of the Verbandsgemeinde ("collective municipality") Weißenthurm.

Raiffeisenbrücke between Neuwied and Weißenthurm
The White Tower, which gave the name to Weißenthurm

Transportation

Weißenthurm train station

There's a train station located in Weißenthurm which is served by lines RB23 (Lahn-Eifel-Bahn, Limburg - Koblenz - Andernach - Mayen) as well as RB26 (Mainz - Koblenz - Bonn - Cologne).

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