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Merzkirchen
Saargau-merzkirchen.jpg
Coat of arms of Merzkirchen
Coat of arms
Country Germany
State Rhineland-Palatinate
District Trier-Saarburg
Municipal assoc. Saarburg
Subdivisions 7 Ortsteile
Elevation
395 m (1,296 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
 • Total 842
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
54439
Dialling codes 06581
Vehicle registration TR
Website www.merzkirchen.de

Merzkirchen is a small municipality located in the Trier-Saarburg district. You can find it in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, which is in western Germany. It's a charming place that sits at an elevation of about 395 meters (around 1,296 feet) above sea level.

Saargau-merzkirchen
A view of the beautiful landscape around Merzkirchen.

Discover Merzkirchen: A German Community

Merzkirchen is known as an Ortsgemeinde, which means it's a local community or municipality. It covers an area of about 18.21 square kilometers (around 7 square miles). This makes it a peaceful place with plenty of nature to explore.

Population and Growth

As of December 31, 2006, Merzkirchen had a population of 669 people. The number of residents can change over time, but it generally remains a small, close-knit community.

Local Government and Leadership

Merzkirchen is part of a larger administrative area called a Verbandsgemeinde, which is Saarburg. This group of communities works together on certain tasks.

The head of the local government in Merzkirchen is the mayor, known as the Bürgermeister. As of the information provided, the mayor is Martin Lutz. He is a member of the CDU political party. The mayor helps manage the town and makes decisions for its residents.

How Merzkirchen is Organized

Merzkirchen is made up of seven smaller parts called Ortsteile. These are like different neighborhoods or villages that belong to the main municipality. This structure helps manage the different areas within Merzkirchen.

Connecting with Merzkirchen

If you want to learn more about Merzkirchen, you can visit its official website. The website address is www.merzkirchen.de. This site often provides information about local events, news, and services.

The postal code for Merzkirchen is 54439, and its telephone area code is 06581. These numbers help people send mail or make phone calls to the area. The license plate code for vehicles from this district is TR, which stands for Trier.

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