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Oldest Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — North Rhine-Westphalia

1 Zündorf 45.7
2 Zülpich 45.7
3 Zons 45.7
4 Xanten 45.7
5 Würselen 45.7
6 Wuppertal 45.7
7 Bad Wünnenberg 45.7
8 Wülfrath 45.7
9 Worringen 45.7
10 Witten 45.7
11 Wipperfürth 45.7
12 Winterberg 45.7
13 Wilnsdorf 45.7
14 Willich 45.7
15 Willebadessen 45.7
16 Wiehl 45.7
17 Wickede 45.7
18 Wettringen 45.7
19 Wetter 45.7
20 Westerkappeln 45.7
21 Westerfilde 45.7
22 Wesseling 45.7
23 Wesel 45.7
24 Werther 45.7
25 Wersten 45.7
26 Werne 45.7
27 Bochum-Werne 45.7
28 Wermelskirchen 45.7
29 Werl 45.7
30 Werdohl 45.7
31 Wenden 45.7
32 Welver 45.7
33 Wellinghofen 45.7
34 Weilerswist 45.7
35 Wegberg 45.7
36 Weeze 45.7
37 Wassenberg 45.7
38 Warstein 45.7
39 Warendorf 45.7
40 Warburg 45.7
41 Wambel 45.7
42 Waltrop 45.7
43 Waldfeucht 45.7
44 Waldbröl 45.7
45 Wahn-Heide 45.7
46 Wadersloh 45.7
47 Wachtendonk 45.7
48 Wachtberg 45.7
49 Vreden 45.7
50 Voerde 45.7
51 Vlotho 45.7
52 Viersen 45.7
53 Vettweiß 45.7
54 Versmold 45.7
55 Verl 45.7
56 Velen 45.7
57 Velbert 45.7
58 Unna 45.7
59 Uerdingen 45.7
60 Uedem 45.7
61 Übach-Palenberg 45.7
62 Troisdorf 45.7
63 Tönisvorst 45.7
64 Titz 45.7
65 Telgte 45.7
66 Tecklenburg 45.7
67 Sundern 45.7
68 Südlohn 45.7
69 Straelen 45.7
70 Stolberg 45.7
71 Steinheim 45.7
72 Steinhagen 45.7
73 Steinfurt 45.7
74 Stadtlohn 45.7
75 Sprockhövel 45.7
76 Spenge 45.7
77 Sonsbeck 45.7
78 Solingen 45.7
79 Sölderholz 45.7
80 Sölde 45.7
81 Soest 45.7
82 Sinnersdorf 45.7
83 Simmerath 45.7
84 Siegen 45.7
85 Siegburg 45.7
86 Sendenhorst 45.7
87 Senden 45.7
88 Selm 45.7
89 Schwerte 45.7
90 Schwelm 45.7
91 Schwalmtal 45.7
92 Schüren 45.7
93 Schöppingen 45.7
94 Schmallenberg 45.7
95 Schleiden 45.7
96 Schlangen 45.7
97 Schermbeck 45.7
98 Scharnhorst-Ost 45.7
99 Scharnhorst 45.7
100 Schalksmühle 45.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in North Rhine-Westphalia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Zündorf has a median age of 45.7 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Zündorf's residents are over 45.7 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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