- Warendorf (district)
Infobox German district
name=Warendorf
state=North Rhine-Westphalia
capital=Warendorf
regierungsbezirk=Münster
area=1,317.017
population=281.329
population_as_of=2001
density=214
carsign=WAF
url=http://www.kreis-warendorf.deWarendorf is a "Kreis" (district) in the northern part of
North Rhine-Westphalia ,Germany . Neighboring districts are Steinfurt,Osnabrück (district) , Gütersloh, Soest, district-free cityHamm , Coesfeld and the district-free cityMünster .History
In medieval times the region was part of the
Prince-Bishopric of Münster . When it became part of thePrussia n Province ofWestphalia , the new government in1816 created the districts of Warendorf and Beckum. In1975 these two districts were merged to form today's district.Geography
The district is located east of the city of
Münster . The Ems river runs through the district from east to west. TheLippe River forms part of the southern border of the district.Coat of arms
Towns and municipalities
External links
* [http://www.kreis-warendorf.de Official website] (German)
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