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Overath is a town in the Rheinisch-Bergischer district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
[edit] History
When first mentioned in 1060, Overath was called "Achera" (after the Agger river). Presumably because of the first settlement at a clearing (German Rodung) the name changed to "Ouerode" (about 1280), "Ovverode" (1304), "Overadt" (1582), and finally became "Overath". [edit] Coat of armsThe coat of arms of Overath was only created on March 3, 1938. It consists of two areas:
[edit] ReligionThe Catholic church is devoted to Saint Walpurga (Heilige Walburga). Until 1803 the Benedictines had a monastery in Cyriax, a subsidiary of Michaelsberg Abbey at Siegburg. The Catholic church in Heiligenhaus is devoted to Saint Roch (Heiliger Rochus). Marialinden's church (St. Mariä Heimsuchung) is a pilgrimage destination for Saint Mary. [edit] PopulationIn 1939, the population of Overath was 6,500. In 1946, it already exceeded 10,500 and continued to grow to 15,500 in 1970. The area of the community was extended in 1975, which increased the population to over 20,000. Since then it has risen further up to 27,106 in December 2005. [edit] Research Tips
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