Kalkofen
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Kalkofen (literally translated: "lime kiln") is a municipality in the Donnersbergkreis district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Geography
The village is situated in the valley of the Ohlbach stream. The nearest larger cities are Bad Kreuznach and Kaiserslautern. Neighbouring municipalities are Münsterappel, Winterborn and Alsenz.
History
Kalkofen was first mentioned in a document in 1365.
Politics
Heraldry
The coat of arms shows a lime kiln, referencing the village‘s name, and an argent wheel on azur.
Economy and infrastructure
In 1960 there were 40 farms in the village, which employed 60% of the village‘s population. Today most residents commute to work.
Highways A61 and A63 run east of Kalkofen.
The three bus stops of the village are served by line 914 of the VRN.[1]
References
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