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Town in Saarland, Germany From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Merzig (German: [ˈmɛʁt͡sɪç] , French: Mercy, Moselle Franconian: Meerzisch/Miërzësch) is a town in Saarland, Germany. It is the capital of the district Merzig-Wadern, with about 30,000 inhabitants in 17 municipalities on 108 km². It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 35 km south of Trier, and 35 km northwest of Saarbrücken.
Merzig | |
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![]() Town hall in Merzig | |
Location of Merzig within Merzig-Wadern district ![]() | |
Coordinates: 49°27′N 6°37′E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Saarland |
District | Merzig-Wadern |
Subdivisions | 17 |
Government | |
• Mayor (2019–29) | Marcus Hoffeld[1] (CDU) |
Area | |
• Total | 108.79 km2 (42.00 sq mi) |
Elevation | 172 m (564 ft) |
Population (2022-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 30,051 |
• Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 66651–66663 |
Dialling codes | 06861, 06869 |
Vehicle registration | MZG |
Website | www |
Roman Empire 369–5th century
Franks 5th century
Francia->Carolingian Empire 481–888
Bishopric->Prince-Bishopric->Electorate of Trier 888–1333
Duchy of Lorraine/
Electorate of Trier 1333–1766 (condominium)
Kingdom of France/
Electorate of Trier 1766–1778 (condominium)
Electorate of Trier 1778–1794
French Republic->French Empire 1794–1815
Kingdom of Prussia 1815–1871
German Empire 1871–1918
Territory of the Saar Basin 1920–1935
Nazi Germany 1935–1945
Saar Protectorate 1947–1956
West Germany 1957–1990
Germany 1990–present
369 | Martiaticum |
870 | Martia |
1338 | Mertzige |
1478 | Mertzych |
1497 | Mertzig |
1499 | Mertzigh, Mertzych |
In addition to the above, the city was known under French rule as Mercy.
Merzig was created in 1974 as part of the territorial reform in Saarland. The present-day town consists of the previous town of Merzig and 16 surrounding former municipalities. The population of the present town, including all outlying districts (as of June 30, 2011):
District | Population |
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Merzig | 10,934 |
Ballern | 1,189 |
Besseringen | 2,979 |
Bietzen | 968 |
Brotdorf | 3,733 |
Büdingen | 310 |
Fitten | 706 |
Harlingen | 565 |
Hilbringen | 2,569 |
Mechern | 834 |
Menningen | 635 |
Merchingen | 939 |
Mondorf | 768 |
Schwemlingen | 2,186 |
Silwingen | 387 |
Weiler | 350 |
Wellingen | 291 |
Total | 30,343 |
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).
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