Merzig

Merzig
Town hall in Merzig
Coat of arms
Merzig
Location of Merzig within Merzig-Wadern district
Coordinates: 49°27′N 6°37′E / 49.450°N 6.617°E / 49.450; 6.617Coordinates: 49°27′N 6°37′E / 49.450°N 6.617°E / 49.450; 6.617
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).