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For Ludwigshafen am Bodensee, see Bodman-Ludwigshafen. 40pxThis article has been nominated to be checked for its neutrality. Discussion of this nomination can be found on the talk page. Ludwigshafen am Rhein Railway station with elevated highway in background Coat of arms of Ludwigshafen am Rhein Ludwigshafen am Rhein is located in GermanyLudwigshafen am RheinLudwigshafen am Rhein Coordinates coord}}{{#coordinates:49|28|52|N|8|26|7|E|type:city(163560)_region:DE-RP primary name= }} Administration Country Germany State Rhineland-Palatinate District Urban district City subdivisions 10 districts Lord Mayor Eva Lohse  Basic statistics Area 77.68 km Elevation 96 m  (315 ft) Population 163,560    - Density 2,106 /km (5,453 /sq mi) Other information Time zone CET/CEST Licence plate LU Postal codes 67059 - 67071 Area codes 0621, 06237 Website www. ludwigshafen. de Ludwigshafen am Rhein is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is located on the Rhine river opposite Mannheim. With Mannheim, Heidelberg and the surrounding region, it forms the Rhine Neckar Area. Known primarily as an industrial city, Ludwigshafen is the home of chemical giant BASF, as well as other companies. Among its cultural facilities are the Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz. It is the birthplace of the former German chancellor Helmut Kohl and the philosopher Ernst Bloch.