Bochum
Germany
Bochum is a city in the Ruhr area of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with a history rooted in coal mining and steel production, now a center for education and culture.
Population
372,348
Area
145.4 km²
Elevation
100m
Notable Features
- •Home to Ruhr University Bochum
- •Known for its transformation from industrial to service economy