Hümmel is a municipality in the district of Ahrweiler, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Hümmel | |
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Municipality | |
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Location of Hümmel within Ahrweiler district ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 50°27′41″N 6°46′42″E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Rhineland-Palatinate |
District | Ahrweiler |
Municipal assoc. | Adenau |
Government | |
• Mayor (2019–24) | Demian Taschenmacher[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 15.84 km2 (6.12 sq mi) |
Elevation | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
Population (2020-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 490 |
• Density | 31/km2 (80/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 53520 |
Dialling codes | 02694 |
Vehicle registration | AW |
The municipality has a forest of ancient beeches. It employs the forester and author Peter Wohlleben, who operates an ecologically sensitive burial ground there to generate funds for maintenance and protection of the forest. [3] He gives talks and publishes books to increase public understanding of trees and their interdependence.[4]
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