Karlsruhe
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Latitude and longitude of Pforzheim
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Pforzheim (German pronunciation: [ˈpfɔʁtshaɪ̯m]) is a town of nearly 120,000 inhabitants in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, in the southwest of Germany. It is known for its jewelry and watch-making industry, and as such has gained the nickname "Goldstadt" ("Golden City"). It has an area of 98 square kilometres (38 sq mi) and is situated between the cities of Stuttgart and Karlsruhe at the confluence of three rivers (Enz, Nagold and Würm) and marks the frontier between Baden and Württemberg, being located on Baden territory.
Population: 119,313
Latitude: 48° 53' 3.70" N
Longitude: 8° 41' 56.11" E
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