Losheim am See
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| Losheim am See | ||
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  Losheim am See | ||
Location of Losheim am See within Merzig-Wadern district 
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| Coordinates: 49°31′N 6°45′E / 49.517°N 6.750°ECoordinates: 49°31′N 6°45′E / 49.517°N 6.750°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saarland | |
| District | Merzig-Wadern | |
| Subdivisions | 12 | |
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| • Mayor | Lothar Christ (SPD) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 96.79 km2 (37.37 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 330-510 m (−1,340 ft) | |
| Population (2012-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 15,860 | |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 66679 | |
| Dialling codes | 06872 | |
| Vehicle registration | MZG | |
| 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. [citation needed]
Losheim am See has partnerships with the following towns:[2]
- Capannori, Italy
- Lacroix-Saint-Ouen, France
- Copargo, Benin
- Bokungu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Mount Gilead, North Carolina, USA
Municipal organization
The municipality is composed of 12 towns: Bachem, Bergen, Britten, Hausbach, Losheim, Mitlosheim, Niederlosheim, Rimlingen, Rissenthal, Scheiden, Wahlen and Waldhölzbach.
References
- ↑ "Fläche und Bevölkerung - Stand: 31.12.2012 (Basis Zensus 2011)". Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). July 2013.
- ↑ Losheim am See official website
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