Bockum

Bockum
Stadtteil of Krefeld
Location of Bockum
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Coordinates: 51°20′N 6°34′E / 51.333°N 6.567°E / 51.333; 6.567
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region	Düsseldorf
District	Urban district
City	Krefeld
Area
• Total	8.30 km2 (3.20 sq mi)
Elevation	35 m (115 ft)
Population  (2019-12-31)[1]
• Total	20,617
• Density	2,500/km2 (6,400/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	47800
Dialling codes	02151
Vehicle registration	KR

Bockum is a northeastern district of Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With its large parks, its advantageous location and high housing comfort, it is one of the most favoured residential areas in the city. The center of Bockum is marked by the neogothic church of St. Gertrudis. In addition, the zoo, the Stadtwald, the Grotenburg Stadion and a large swimming facility offer diverse recreational opportunities. The living costs lie in the upper third, with mostly single occupancy housing; the population is considered mostly conservative.

Places to visit

• Haus Sollbrüggen
• Krefeld Zoo

References

External links

• Information on the official homepage of Krefeld
• Aerial photography of Bockum on www.krefeld.de
• Map of the districts of Krefeld^{[permanent dead link]}

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