Friedrichsthal
For other uses, see Friedrichsthal (disambiguation).
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  Friedrichsthal | ||
Location of Friedrichsthal within Saarbrücken district 
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| Coordinates: 49°19′32″N 7°5′46″E / 49.32556°N 7.09611°ECoordinates: 49°19′32″N 7°5′46″E / 49.32556°N 7.09611°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saarland | |
| District | Saarbrücken | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Werner Cornelius (SPD) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.07 km2 (3.50 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 10,263 | |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 66293–66299 | |
| Dialling codes | 06897 | |
| Vehicle registration | SB | |
| Website | www.friedrichsthal.de | |
Friedrichsthal is a town and a municipality in the district of Saarbrücken, of Saarland, Germany. It is situated approximately 13 km northeast of Saarbrücken.
History
In 1723 the place was founded with a glass foundry by Frederick Louis, Count of Nassau-Ottweiler.
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References
- ↑ "Fläche und Bevölkerung - Stand: 31.12.2013 (Basis Zensus 2011)" (PDF). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). September 2014.