| Minden | |
| Old city-hall of Minden | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
| Administration | |
| Country | Germany |
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| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Detmold |
| District | Minden-Lübbecke |
| Town subdivisions | 19 districts |
| Mayor | Michael Buhre (SPD) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 101.08 km² (39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Population | 83,099 (31/12/2006) |
| - Density | 822 /km² (2,129 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | MI |
| Postal codes | 32300-32499 |
| Area code | 0571 |
| Website | www.minden.de |
Minden is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Minden-Lübbecke.
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Minden is located on the Weser river below the Porta Westfalica gap.
Minden consists of 19 districts:
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The city colour of Minden are white and red.
Other Twin Towns of Minden:
Minden was first mentioned in 798, when Charlemagne held a convention at the place.
In the following centuries Minden became a cultural centre of the region. The marriage of Henry the Lion took place in the cathedral of Minden (1168). Minden was a member of the Hanseatic League and capital of the Bishopric of Minden, a principality of the Holy Roman Empire.
After the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 the state was annexed by Brandenburg.
During the Seven Years' War, the Battle of Minden was fought nearby.
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