Völklingen
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Location of Völklingen within Saarbrücken district  | ||
| Coordinates: 49°15′N 06°50′E / 49.250°N 6.833°ECoordinates: 49°15′N 06°50′E / 49.250°N 6.833°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saarland | |
| District | Saarbrücken | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Klaus Lorig (CDU) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 67.06 km2 (25.89 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 38,468 | |
| • Density | 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 66301–66333 | |
| Dialling codes | 06898, 06802 | |
| Vehicle registration | VK | |
Völklingen is a town in the district of Saarbrücken, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 10 km west of Saarbrücken.
The town is known for its industrial past, the Völklinger Hütte (ironworks) being declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Völklinger Hütte panorama
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- ↑ "Fläche und Bevölkerung - Stand: 31.12.2013 (Basis Zensus 2011)" (PDF). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). September 2014.
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