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Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Köln, a significant locality within Germany, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Koeln, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 50.93333 and longitude 6.95, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 58 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 963,395 people, Köln holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA2 underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 07. It is further organized within the 053 subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Augusta Ubiorum, CGN, Cologna, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Köln are synchronized to the Europe/Berlin timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Augusta Ubiorum
CGN
Cologna
Cologne
Colonha
Colonia
Colonia Agrippina
Colonia Agrippinensis
Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Colònia
Colônia
Cołogna
Culonia
Cwlen
K'oln
Kel'n
Keln
Kelnas
Kelne
Kelni
Keulen
Kiolns
Kjol'n
Koelle
Koeln
Kol'n
Kolin nad Rynem
Kolin nad Rynom
Koloin
Kolon
Kolonia
Kolonjo
Kolín nad Rýnem
Kolín nad Rýnom
Kyoln
Këlni
Kölle
Köln
Lungsod ng Cologne
Oppidum Ubiorum
gu long
kalana
kalon
ke long
kerun
kholoy
kln
klwn
koelleun
koln
kolon
kwln
kwlwn
kwlwnya
kyolna
qln
qlwnyt
quluniat
Ķelne
Κολωνία
Келн
Кельн
Кьолн
Кёльн
Кӧльн
Көлн
Քյոլն
קלן
קעלן
قلونية
قُلُونِيَة
كولن
كولونيا
کلن
کلون
کولون
क्योल्न
ਕਲਨ
கோல்ன்
కొలోన్
ಕಲೋನ್
โคโลญ
კელნი
ኮልን
ケルン
古龍
科隆
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