Haaren (Aachen)
Haaren | |
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Location of Haaren | |
| Coordinates: 50°47′44″N 6°7′37″E / 50.79556°N 6.12694°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| District | Urban district |
| City | Aachen |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.80 km2 (3.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 146 m (479 ft) |
| Population (2020-12-31) | |
• Total | 12,482 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
The formerly independent municipality of Haaren lies four kilometers north of Aachen, into which it was incorporated in 1972.
Haaren lies at the fork of the Wurm, itself a tributary of the Rur, and a smaller stream that shares its name with the community. Two kilometers farther east lies the predominantly rural Verlautenheide community.
As of 31 December 2020, the community has 12,482 inhabitants spread over 880 hectares.