Velbert
Velbert | |
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Location of Velbert within Mettmann district | |
| Coordinates: 51°20′N 7°3′E / 51.333°N 7.050°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Düsseldorf |
| District | Mettmann |
| Subdivisions | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–25) | Dirk Lukrafka (CDU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 74.9 km2 (28.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31) | |
• Total | 82,469 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 42549–42555 |
| Dialling codes | 02051–02053 |
| Vehicle registration | ME |
| Website | www.velbert.de |
Velbert (German pronunciation: [ˈfɛlbɐt] ⓘ, Low Rhenish: Vèlbed) is a town in the district of Mettmann, in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The town is renowned worldwide for the production of locks and fittings.