Merzig
Merzig | ||
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Town hall in Merzig | ||
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Merzig Location of Merzig within Merzig-Wadern district | ||
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) | |
Elevation | 172 m (564 ft) | |
Population (2017-12-31)[1] | ||
• Total | 29,818 | |
• Density | 270/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.
History
Franks 5th century
Francia->Carolingian Empire 481–888
The town was first mentioned in 369 as Martiaticum. Under French rule it was known as Mercy.
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 June 30, 2011):
Municipality | Population |
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Merzig | 10,934 |
Ballern | 1,189 |
Besseringen | 2,979 |
Bietzen | 968 |
Brotdorf | 3,733 |
Büdingen | 310 |
Fitten | 706 |
Harlingen | 565 |
Hilbringen | 2,569 |
Mechern | 834 |
Menningen | 635 |
Merchingen | 939 |
Mondorf | 768 |
Schwemlingen | 2,186 |
Silwingen | 387 |
Weiler | 350 |
Wellingen | 291 |
Total | 30,343 |
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
References
- ↑ "Fläche und Bevölkerung - Stand: 31.12.2017 (Basis Zensus 2011)" (PDF). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). September 2018.