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Rosendahl

Rosendahl is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north-west of Coesfeld.

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Coordinates: 52°01′02″N 7°12′38″E / 52.01722°N 7.21056°E / 52.01722; 7.21056
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. regionMünster
DistrictCoesfeld
Subdivisions3
Government
 • Mayor (2020–25) Christoph Gottheil1
Area
 • Total
94.49 km2 (36.48 sq mi)
Elevation
95 m (312 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)2
 • Total
11,249
 • Density119.0/km2 (308.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
48720
Dialling codes02547 / 02545 / 02566
Vehicle registrationCOE
Websitewww.rosendahl.de

Rosendahl (German pronunciation: [ˈʁoːzn̩ˌdaːl]) is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north-west of Coesfeld.

In this municipality is located the Castle of Darfeld, internationally famous for having been the residence of Mary of the Divine Heart (1863–1899), the Countess Droste zu Vischering who became Sister of the Good Shepherd and received several revelations from God. She is best known for influencing Pope Leo XIII to consecrate the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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