Maps of Europe and the Benelux Area
Location
Neuss - The city at the centre of action. Neuss is located right in the heart of Europe's bustling economy;
at the crossing of both historic and modern trade routes. It is set in the unique landscape of the Lower Rhine region with its characteristic atmosphere doted with vast meadows and woods.
Neuss is in the vicinity of the vibrating, elegant North Rhine-Westphalian capital of Düsseldorf and also close to Cologne and the cities of the Ruhr metropolis. The neighbouring countries, the Netherlands and Belgium, with their beautiful historic cities and tourist attractions are also within easy reach.
General Data:
| Land/State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
|---|---|
| Administrative District | Düsseldorf |
| Community | Neuss |
| Geographical Coordinates | 51°12′01″ northern latitude 6°41′38″ eastern longitude [referring to the west tower of the Church of St. Quirinus] |
| Highest point | 67.5 m above sea level near the city district of Holzheim |
| Lowest point | 30 m above sea level at the entrance to the harbour |
| Average Altitude | 40 m above sea level in the city centre |
| Urban area | north-south 13.2 km west-east 12.8 km |
| Inhabitants | 154.000 |