Oelde

Oelde is a town in the district of Warendorf, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located near Beckum.GeographyDivision of the townOelde consists of 5 districts: Oelde Stromberg Lette Sünninghausen Kirchspiel (with farming communities) Keitlinghausen Ahmenhorst MenninghausenNeighbouring places Beelen Herzebrock-Clarholz Rheda-Wiedenbrück Langenberg Wadersloh Beckum EnnigerlohInternational relationsOelde is twinned with: 22px Niesky (Saxony, Germany)HistoryRecords from the 9th century show that there was a settlement named "Ulidi" on the site, although Oelde only received township in the year 1800. In the 14th century, a castle was built in Oelde.EconomyOelde is a centre of metal and lumber production, publishing, and also higher education through its nursing college. It is also home to the headquarters of GEA ( Westfalia Separator), a manufacturer of centrifuges and dairy machines.