Mettlach
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Location of Mettlach within Merzig-Wadern district 
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| Coordinates: 49°29′39.2″N 6°36′18.7″E / 49.494222°N 6.605194°ECoordinates: 49°29′39.2″N 6°36′18.7″E / 49.494222°N 6.605194°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saarland | |
| District | Merzig-Wadern | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Judith Thieser (CDU) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 78.08 km2 (30.15 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 12,124 | |
| • Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 66693 | |
| Dialling codes | 06864 | |
| Vehicle registration | MZG | |
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Mettlach is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany, situated on the river Saar, approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) northwest of Merzig, and 30 km (19 mi) south of Trier. The headquarters of Villeroy & Boch are in Mettlach. Also, the Mettlach tiles are named after the municipality.[2]
References
- ↑ "Fläche und Bevölkerung - Stand: 31.12.2013 (Basis Zensus 2011)" (PDF). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). September 2014.
- ↑ "THE METTLACH TILES, A STORY IN THEMSELVES". Villeroy & Boch. villeroyboch-group.com. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
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