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Losheim am See
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Location of Losheim am See within Merzig-Wadern district
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| Administration | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saarland |
| District | Merzig-Wadern |
| Local subdivisions | 12 |
| Mayor | Lothar Christ (SPD) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 96.79 km2 (37.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 330-510 m |
| Population | 16,415 (31 December 2010)[1] |
| - Density | 170 /km2 (439 /sq mi) |
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| 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 has become a popular spot for recreational activities like walking and swimming.
Losheim am See has partnerships with the following towns:[2]
The municipality is composed of 12 towns: Bachem, Bergen, Britten, Hausbach, Losheim, Mitlosheim, Niederlosheim, Rimlingen, Rissenthal, Scheiden, Wahlen and Waldhölzbach.
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