Xanten

Xanten (Latin: Castra Vetera or Xantum) (IPA: ['ksantən]) is a historic town in Germany. It is in the Wesel district of the North Rhine-Westphalia state. Xanten is known for the Archaeological Park as well as its medieval picturesque city centre with Xanten Cathedral. About 800,000 tourists visit each year.

Xanten
Town
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Xanten within Wesel district
Xanten Show map of Germany Xanten Show map of North Rhine-Westphalia
Coordinates: 51°39′44″N 06°27′14″E
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region	Düsseldorf
District	Wesel
Subdivisions	6 Stadtbezirke
Government
• Mayor	Thomas Görtz (CDU) (CDU)
Area
• Total	72.39 km2 (27.95 sq mi)
Elevation	50 m (160 ft)
Population  (2023-12-31)[1]
• Total	21,107
• Density	290/km2 (760/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	46509
Dialling codes	0 28 01 und 0 28 04 (Marienbaum)
Vehicle registration	WES
Website	www.rathaus-xanten.de

Xanten is the only German town whose name begins with "X".