Gescher | |
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Location of Gescher within Borken district | |
Coordinates: 51°57′25″N 7°0′20″E / 51.95694°N 7.00556°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Admin. region | Münster |
District | Borken |
Subdivisions | 6 |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–25) | Anne Kortüm[1] (Ind.) |
Area | |
• Total | 80.78 km2 (31.19 sq mi) |
Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 17,467 |
• Density | 220/km2 (560/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 48712 |
Dialling codes | 02542 02863 (Hochmoor) |
Vehicle registration | BOR |
Website | www.gescher.de |
Gescher is a municipality in the district of Borken, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located near the border with the Netherlands. It is most often known for its bell work, and it includes a Museum of Bells.