Losheim am See

Losheim am See

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Losheim am See

Coordinates: 49°31′N 6°45′E / 49.517°N 6.750°E / 49.517; 6.750Coordinates: 49°31′N 6°45′E / 49.517°N 6.750°E / 49.517; 6.750
Country Germany
State Saarland
District Merzig-Wadern
Government
  Mayor Lothar Christ (SPD)
Area
  Total 96.79 km2 (37.37 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
  Total 15,821
  Density 160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 66679
Dialling codes 06872
Vehicle registration MZG
Website www.losheim-stausee.de

Losheim am See is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the southern edge of the Hunsrück, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Merzig, and 35 kilometers northwest of Saarbrücken. In 1974 a reservoir was created to the north of Losheim which has become a popular spot for recreational activities like walking and swimming.

Losheim am See has partnerships with the following towns:[2]

Municipal organization

The municipality is composed of 12 towns: Bachem, Bergen, Britten, Hausbach, Losheim, Mitlosheim, Niederlosheim, Rimlingen, Rissenthal, Scheiden, Wahlen and Waldhölzbach.

References

  1. "Fläche und Bevölkerung - Stand: 31.12.2013 (Basis Zensus 2011)" (PDF). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). September 2014.
  2. Losheim am See official website


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