Blieskastel
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Blieskastel | ||
Location of Blieskastel within Saarpfalz district | ||
Coordinates: 49°13′59″N 7°15′0″E / 49.23306°N 7.25000°ECoordinates: 49°13′59″N 7°15′0″E / 49.23306°N 7.25000°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Saarland | |
District | Saarpfalz | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Annelie Faber-Wegener (CDU) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 108.27 km2 (41.80 sq mi) | |
Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
• Total | 20,879 | |
• Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 66431–66440 | |
Dialling codes | 06842 | |
Vehicle registration | HOM | |
Website | www.blieskastel.de |
Blieskastel German pronunciation: [ˈbliːsˌkast(ɘ)l] is a municipality in the Saarpfalz district, in Saarland, Germany which is divided into villages, one of the largest being Wolfersheim. It is situated on the river Blies, approximately 8 kilometres (5 miles) west of Zweibrücken, and 20 km (12 mi) east of Saarbrücken.
International relations
Blieskastel is twinned with:
- Le Creusot, France, since 1989
- Castellabate, Italy, since 2008
References
- ↑ "Fläche und Bevölkerung - Stand: 31.12.2013 (Basis Zensus 2011)" (PDF). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). September 2014.
External links
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