Marsberg Explained

Marsberg
Type:Stadt
Image Coa:Stadtwappen Marsberg.svg
Coordinates:51.45°N 58°W
Image Plan:Marsberg in HSK.svg
State:Nordrhein-Westfalen
Region:Arnsberg
District:Hochsauerlandkreis
Divisions:17
Mayor:Thomas Schröder[1]
Leader Term:2020 - 25
Party:CDU
Area:182.01
Elevation:200 - 600
Postal Code:34431
Area Code:02992 (Marsberg)
02991 (Bredelar)
02993 (Canstein)
02994 (Westheim)
Licence:HSK
Gemeindeschlüssel:05 9 58 024

Marsberg (pronounced as /de/) is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

History

Although its origins are obscure, Marsberg was a prospering town by the 13th century (it was even minting coins). It was a free city until 1807, when it was incorporated into the Kingdom of Westphalia, until 1813. After two years of independent government, it was added to Prussia in 1815.

Geography

It is situated on the river Diemel, approx. 20 km east of Brilon and 30 km south of Paderborn.

Neighbouring municipalities

Town division

Marsberg consists of the following 17 districts:

International relations

See main article: List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany.

Marsberg is twinned with:

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. https://www.wahlergebnisse.nrw/kommunalwahlen/2020/index_bm.shtml Wahlergebnisse in NRW Kommunalwahlen 2020