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Riemke is a major district of the city of Bochum, Ruhr area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Riemke borders to the city of Herne. The other districts of Bochum, Riemke borders to are Bergen-Hiltrop, Grumme and Hofstede.
Riemke was mentioned for the first time as "Rymbecke" in the 9th century. On 1 April 1926 the municipality of Riemke was integrated into the city of Bochum. Riemke is a district that is more working class.
Riemke was known for the large Nokia works. The factory closed in May 2008.
A market square is in the center of Riemke. The St. Franziskus church is one of the landmarks of the district.
Riemke has the highest point of in the north of Bochum, the Tippelsberg. In the east of Riemke is the Naturschutzgebiet Zillertal.
Riemke is connected by the A43 Autobahn. Additionally Riemke is connected by rail at the line Bochum-Gelsenkirchen (Glückauf-Bahn).
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51°30′36″N 7°12′39″E / 51.51000°N 7.21083°E / 51.51000; 7.21083
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