Merzig | ||
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Town hall in Merzig
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Coordinates: 49°27′N 6°37′E / 49.450°N 6.617°ECoordinates: 49°27′N 6°37′E / 49.450°N 6.617°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Saarland | |
District | Merzig-Wadern | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Marcus Hoffeld (CDU) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 108.79 km2 (42.00 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 172 m (564 ft) | |
Population (2015-12-31) | ||
• Total | 29,937 | |
• Density | 280/km2 (710/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 66651–66663 | |
Dialling codes | 06861, 06869 | |
Vehicle registration | MZG | |
Website | www.merzig.de |
Merzig is the capital of the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 35 km south of Trier, and 35 km northwest of Saarbrücken.
Merzig was created in 1974 as part of the territorial reform in Saarland. The present-day city consists of the previous town of Merzig and 16 surrounding municipalities. The population of the present city, including all outlying districts (as of January 1, 2005):
Merzig is the birthplace of footballer Kevin Trapp and tennis player Benjamin Becker.
Since 2012 Merzig stages musicals for two months each year, starring famous German musical actors like Uwe Kröger. The venue is a huge marquee, called 'Zeltpalast' (marquee palace).