Losheim am See
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Location of Losheim am See within Merzig-Wadern district
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saarland | |
| District | Merzig-Wadern | |
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| • Mayor | Lothar Christ (SPD) | |
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| • Total | 96.79 km2 (37.37 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 15,821 | |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 66679 | |
| Dialling codes | 06872 | |
| Vehicle registration | MZG | |
| Website | www.losheim-stausee.de | |
Losheim am See is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the southern edge of the Hunsrück, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Merzig, and 35 kilometers northwest of Saarbrücken. In 1974 a reservoir was created to the north of Losheim which has become a popular spot for recreational activities like walking and swimming.[citation needed]
Losheim am See has partnerships with the following towns:[2]
- Capannori, Italy
- Lacroix-Saint-Ouen, France
- Copargo, Benin
- Bokungu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Mount Gilead, North Carolina, USA
Municipal organization
The municipality is composed of 12 towns: Bachem, Bergen, Britten, Hausbach, Losheim, Mitlosheim, Niederlosheim, Rimlingen, Rissenthal, Scheiden, Wahlen and Waldhölzbach.
References
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- ↑ Losheim am See official website
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