Merzig
| Merzig | ||
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Town hall in Merzig | ||
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  Merzig | ||
Location of Merzig within Merzig-Wadern district 
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| Coordinates: 49°27′N 6°37′E / 49.450°N 6.617°ECoordinates: 49°27′N 6°37′E / 49.450°N 6.617°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saarland | |
| District | Merzig-Wadern | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Marcus Hoffeld (CDU) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 108.79 km2 (42.00 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 29,937 | |
| • Density | 280/km2 (710/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 66651–66663 | |
| Dialling codes | 06861, 06869 | |
| Vehicle registration | MZG | |
| Website | www.merzig.de | |
Merzig is the capital of the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 35 km south of Trier, and 35 km northwest of Saarbrücken.
Municipalities
Merzig was created in 1974 as part of the territorial reform in Saarland. The present-day city consists of the previous town of Merzig and 16 surrounding municipalities. The population of the present city, including all outlying districts (as of January 1, 2005):
| Municipality | Population |
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| Merzig | 10,959 |
| Ballern | 1,179 |
| Besseringen | 3,149 |
| Bietzen | 1,015 |
| Brotdorf | 3,854 |
| Büdingen | 321 |
| Fitten | 712 |
| Harlingen | 609 |
| Hilbringen | 2,661 |
| Mechern | 834 |
| Menningen | 620 |
| Merchingen | 953 |
| Mondorf | 835 |
| Schwemlingen | 2,254 |
| Silwingen | 398 |
| Weiler | 361 |
| Wellingen | 315 |
| Total | 31,029 |
Sights
- Besseringen B-Werk - a Second World War museum housed in a section of the Siegfried Line
Sport
Merzig is the birthplace of footballer Kevin Trapp and tennis player Benjamin Becker.
Musical Theatre
Since 2012 Merzig stages musicals for two months each year, starring famous German musical actors like Uwe Kröger. The venue is a huge marquee, called 'Zeltpalast' (marquee palace).
- 2012: Hairspray
- 2013: Burlesque
- 2014: The Addams Family, German debut
- 2015: La Cage aux Folles
- 2016: The Addams Family (off season production in February)
- 2016: 9 to 5, German debut
External links
Towns and municipalities in Merzig-Wadern | ||
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References
- ↑ "Fläche und Bevölkerung - Stand: 31.12.2015 (Basis Zensus 2011)" (PDF). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). July 2016.
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