| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Area: | 280.3 km² |
| Population: | 587,830 source (2005) |
| Population density: | 2,097/km² |
| Elevation: | 50-254 m |
| Postal codes: | 44001–44388 |
| Area code: | 0231, 02304 |
| Website: | dortmund.de |
| Mayor: | Gerhard Langemeyer |
Dortmund is a city in Germany, located in the Bundesland of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Ruhr area. Population: 587,830 (20 June 2005).
The Ruhr river flows south of the city, and the small river Emscher flows through the municipal area. The Dortmund-Ems Canal also terminates in the Dortmund Port, which is the largest German canal port, and links Dortmund to the North Sea.
Dortmund is the home of the football club Borussia Dortmund (BVB 09), which plays in the Signal Iduna Park, formerly known as the Westfalenstadion. Opened in 1974, it is Germany's largest football stadium with a capacity of 82,932 spectators. Having already hosted some World Cup matches in 1974, Dortmund will be hosting several matches in the 2006 World Cup, including a semi-final.
