Merzig

Merzig

Town hall in Merzig

Coat of arms
Merzig

Coordinates: 49°27′N 6°37′E / 49.450°N 6.617°E / 49.450; 6.617Coordinates: 49°27′N 6°37′E / 49.450°N 6.617°E / 49.450; 6.617
Country Germany
State Saarland
District Merzig-Wadern
Government
  Mayor Marcus Hoffeld (CDU)
Area
  Total 108.79 km2 (42.00 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
  Total 29,668
  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.

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):

MunicipalityPopulation
Merzig10,959
Ballern1,179
Besseringen3,149
Bietzen1,015
Brotdorf3,854
Büdingen321
Fitten712
Harlingen609
Hilbringen2,661
Mechern834
Menningen620
Merchingen953
Mondorf835
Schwemlingen2,254
Silwingen398
Weiler361
Wellingen315
Total31,029

Sights

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).

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