Merzig
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Country | Germany |
State | Saarland |
District | Merzig-Wadern |
Population | 30,930 (2005) |
Area | 108.79 km² |
Population density | 284 /km² |
Elevation | 127 m |
Coordinates | 49°27′ N 6°37′ E |
Postal code | 66651–66663 |
Area code | 06861, 06869 |
Licence plate code | MZG |
Mayor | Alfons Lauer (SPD) |
Website | 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.
It is the birthplace of tennis player Benjamin Becker.
Cities and towns in Merzig-Wadern
Beckingen | Losheim am See | Merzig | Mettlach | Perl | Wadern | Weiskirchen |