Cronenberg, Wuppertal

Cronenberg was formerly an independent German town in the Rhine Province.

History[]

Cronenberg has first been mentioned in 1050 as a part of the . Later on, its name changed from Croyaberge to Cromberg and the administrative structures changed as well. In 1453 the name Cronenberg was used for a village with a viable marketplace. Since 1929 it is a part of Wuppertal.

Geography[]

Neighboured quarters from west to east: , Elberfeld and Ronsdorf. The southwestern border is built up by the river Wupper and the city of Solingen. The southeastern neighbour is Remscheid.

Economy[]

For many centuries, it has been a centre for the metalworking industry, especially with many factories for hand tools. The waterpowered is still in use as a museum for industrial history.

The plier-company Knipex has its headquarters in Cronenberg.

Demography[]

Its population is around 22,000 today.

Sports[]

Cronenberg is home of several sport clubs.

The most-important club is RSC Cronenberg, the a multiple and as well the current German male Roller Hockey Champion. The female team, known as Dörper Cats, is as well a successful team. Different male and female national players take part of the squads.

and are both popular football-clubs. Cronenberger SC, usually called CSC, is situated close to the local centre, SSV 07 Sudberg is based in the outskirts.

is the local handball club, which offers as well table-tennis and gymnastics.

Coordinates: 51°12′N 7°08′E / 51.200°N 7.133°E / 51.200; 7.133

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