Igel
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Igel | |
A Roman Monument at Igel in the Dutchy of Luxemburgh, coloured engraving published by John Boydell from a painting by Edward Rooker | |
Coat of arms | Location |
Administration | |
Country | Germany |
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State | Rhineland-Palatinate |
District | Trier-Saarburg |
Municipal assoc. | Trier-Land |
Mayor | Franz-Josef Scharfbillig (CDU) |
Basic statistics | |
Area | 7.30 km² (2.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 164 m (538 ft) |
Population | 2,042 (31/12/2006) |
- Density | 280 /km² (724 /sq mi) |
Other information | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
Licence plate | TR |
Postal code | 54298 |
Area code | 06501 |
Website | www.gemeinde-igel.de |
Igel is a municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Igel is known for the Igel Column, a 23 m high Roman decorated tomb. The Igel Column is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.