Weiskirchen

Weiskirchen is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated in the Hunsrück, approx. 20 km northeast of Merzig, and 25 km southeast of Trier.

Weiskirchen
Coat of arms
Location of Weiskirchen within Merzig-Wadern district
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Weiskirchen
Weiskirchen
Coordinates: 49°33′22″N 6°49′12″E
CountryGermany
StateSaarland
DistrictMerzig-Wadern
Subdivisions5
Government
  MayorWerner Hero (CDU)
Area
  Total33.64 km2 (12.99 sq mi)
Highest elevation
700 m (2,300 ft)
Lowest elevation
300 m (1,000 ft)
Population
 (2018-12-31)[1]
  Total6,313
  Density190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Time zoneCET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
66707–66709
Dialling codes06876
Vehicle registrationMZG
Websitewww.weiskirchen.de

Geography

Location

Weiskirchen is located in the west of the Black Forest.

Districts

  • Konfeld
  • Rappweiler-Zwalbach
  • Thailen
  • Weierweiler
  • Weiskirchen

Sights

In Rappweiler is the "Wild and hiking park Weiskirchen-Rappweiler", whose stock consists mainly of red deer. In the park is also the information center of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park with a permanent exhibition.

References

  1. "Saarland.de – Amtliche Einwohnerzahlen Stand 31.12.2018" (PDF). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). June 2019.


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