ELTE, NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA

Prior to 1975, 'Elte' was, with approximately 1,300 residents, a self-standing, political community under the authorities of Rheine. On 1st January 1975, Elte became integrated with other communities within the town of Rheine, 9 km from the centre of Rheine town. Elte still has character of a rural location situated between Emsaue and the countryside. It is now officially named Rheine-Elte.