Losheim am See
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Losheim am See | |
Coat of arms | Location |
Administration | |
Country | Germany |
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State | Saarland |
District | Merzig-Wadern |
Local subdivisions | 12 |
Mayor | Lothar Christ (SPD) |
Basic statistics | |
Area | 96.79 km² (37.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 330-510 m |
Population | 16,731 (31/12/2006) |
- Density | 173 /km² (448 /sq mi) |
Other information | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
Licence plate | MZG |
Postal code | 66679 |
Area code | 06872 |
Website | www.losheim-stausee.de |
Losheim am See is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the southern edge of the Hunsrück, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Merzig, and 35 kilometers northwest of Saarbrücken. In 1974 a reservoir was created to the north of Losheim which remains a popular place for swimming and walking.
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