Trier-Saarburg facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Trier-Saarburg
District
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Rhineland-Palatinate
Capital	Trier
Area
• Total	1,101 km2 (425 sq mi)
Population  (2001)
• Total	144,337
• Density	131.10/km2 (339.54/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	TR, SAB
Website	trier-saarburg.de

Trier-Saarburg is a rural district (called a Landkreis in German). It is located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany. The district's main city and capital is Trier. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes, including rivers like the Saar and Moselle. It also has a very long and interesting history.

What is Trier-Saarburg?

Trier-Saarburg is a region in western Germany. It is named after the city of Trier and the town of Saarburg. A "rural district" is a type of local government area. It helps manage things like schools, roads, and public services for the towns and villages within its borders.

Where is Trier-Saarburg Located?

The district of Trier-Saarburg is in the southwest part of Rhineland-Palatinate. It shares borders with other districts in Germany. It is also close to the countries of Luxembourg and France. This location has made it an important area for trade and culture for many centuries.

How Many People Live Here?

As of 2001, about 144,337 people lived in Trier-Saarburg. The district covers an area of about 1,101 square kilometers (about 425 square miles). This means there are about 131 people living in each square kilometer.

Towns and Villages

The Trier-Saarburg district is made up of many smaller towns and villages. These are grouped into larger units called Verbandsgemeinden. A Verbandsgemeinde is like a group of smaller communities that work together for some services. Each Verbandsgemeinde has a main town, which is called its "seat." Some of these seats are also considered towns themselves.

Here are the main Verbandsgemeinden in Trier-Saarburg:

• 1. Hermeskeil
  • The main town here is Hermeskeil. It is also a town itself.
  • Other villages include Bescheid and Reinsfeld.

• 2. Konz
  • The seat of this group is Konz, which is also a town.
  • You can find villages like Nittel and Wasserliesch here.

• 3. Ruwer
  • The main town for this group is Waldrach.
  • Villages like Kasel and Osburg are part of this Verbandsgemeinde.

• 4. Saarburg-Kell
  • The main town is Saarburg, which is also a town itself.
  • This group includes many villages such as Ayl, Kell am See, and Merzkirchen.

• 5. Schweich an der Römischen Weinstraße
  • The seat of this group is Schweich, which is also a town.
  • Villages like Fell and Mehring are found here.

• 6. Trier-Land
  • The seat for this group is the city of Trier, even though Trier itself is not part of the district.
  • Villages like Igel and Welschbillig belong to this Verbandsgemeinde.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Tréveris-Saarburg para niños