Recklinghausen is a city located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It serves as the capital of the Recklinghausen district and holds the distinction of being the northernmost city within the Ruhr Area.
The city is characterized by distinct geographical features, with large fields and farms situated in the north bordering the rural Münsterland, while industrial activity is concentrated in the south. It ranks as the 60th-largest city in Germany and the 22nd-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia.