Hermersberg | ||
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Coordinates: 49°19′23″N 7°38′02″E / 49.32306°N 7.63389°ECoordinates: 49°19′23″N 7°38′02″E / 49.32306°N 7.63389°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Rhineland-Palatinate | |
District | Südwestpfalz | |
Municipal assoc. | Waldfischbach-Burgalben | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Erich Sommer (CDU) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 13.02 km2 (5.03 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 408-427 m (−993 ft) | |
Population (2015-12-31) | ||
• Total | 1,722 | |
• Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 66919 | |
Dialling codes | 06333 | |
Vehicle registration | PS | |
Website | www.hermersberg.de |
Hermersberg is a municipality in Südwestpfalz district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany and belongs to the municipal association Waldfischbach-Burgalben. It is situated on the western edge of the Palatinate Forest, approx. 15 km northeast of Pirmasens, on top of the Sickingen Heights, and biggest settlement on top.
69% of the population in Hermersberg is Catholic, 23% are Protestants; the evolution of population can be proven since 1800. From Year 1970 the number of inhabitants is slowly decreasing.
Evolution of population (since 1800):