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Offenbach
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Offenbach, full name Offenbach am Main, city in west central Germany, on the Main River, in Hessen, near Frankfurt. Offenbach is known for the manufacture of leather goods; other products include chemicals and machinery. A Renaissance palace (16th century) is in the city. Offenbach was first mentioned in the 10th century; it passed to Hessen-Darmstadt in 1816. Population (2005 estimate) 119,500.
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