Which is the largest university in Bochum Germany?

There are nine institutions of higher education in the city, most notably the Ruhr University Bochum (Ruhr-Universität Bochum), one of the ten largest universities in Germany, and the Bochum University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Bochum).

When is the highest temperature in Bochum Germany?

However, temperatures rising above 30 °C (86 °F) are to be expectded on multiple days in summer and the climate station closest to the City did record a peak temperature of 40 °C (104 °F) on July 25, 2019. On the other extreme, freezing temperatures are common between November and March.

Which is the longest day of the year in Bochum?

The longest day of the year, June 21st features 16 h 38 min. of daylight while the shortest day of the year which is December 21st is only 7 h and 50 min. long. Bochum is divided into six administrative districts with a total of 362,213 inhabitants living in an urban area of 145.4 km 2 (56.1 sq mi).

When did VfL Bochum play in the First Division?

The football club VfL Bochum played in the first Division from 1971–1992, and from 1992–2010 was alternating almost every year between first and second Division, but mostly first. Since 2010 it has played in the second Division (2. Bundesliga).

Which is the highest point in Bochum, Germany?

The highest point of the city is at Kemnader Straße (Kemnader Street) in Stiepel at 196 metres (643 ft) above sea level; the lowest point is 43 metres (141 ft) at the Blumenkamp in Hordel . The terrain of Bochum is characterised by rolling hills that rarely have more than three per cent graduation.

How many bombs were dropped on Bochum during World War 2?

The town centre of Bochum was a strategic target during the Oil Campaign. In 150 air raids on Bochum, over 1,300 bombs were dropped on Bochum and Gelsenkirchen. By the end of the war, 38% of Bochum had been destroyed. 70,000 citizens were homeless and at least 4,095 dead.