The town of Rahden consists of 7 districts: Bert Honsel (CDU) was elected mayor in September 2015 with 61.1% of the votes.

He was born in 1867 in the Great Village and was a prominent portrait painter, poet and the composer of the "New Westphalia March."

The individuals listed here come from the city Rahden and have both regional, national or even international importance.

(As far as possible, rather than the flat giving Rahden the origin of the respective municipality or later noted the district.

By screenability each column is not just a last name in alphabetical order, but it can also be found quickly anniversary dates.)