Großrosseln

Großrosseln (German pronunciation: [ˈɡʁoːsˌʁɔsln̩]; French: Grande-Rosselle) is a village and a municipality in the district of Saarbrücken, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the border with France, approximately 12 km west of Saarbrücken. The neighbouring municipality in France is Petite-Rosselle.

Großrosseln
Town hall
Town hall
Coat of arms of Großrosseln
Location of Großrosseln within Saarbrücken district
Großrosseln   is located in Germany
Großrosseln
Großrosseln
Großrosseln   is located in Saarland
Großrosseln
Großrosseln
Coordinates: 49°12′N 6°50′E
CountryGermany
StateSaarland
DistrictSaarbrücken
Subdivisions6
Government
  Mayor (201929) Dominik Jochum[1] (CDU)
Area
  Total25.26 km2 (9.75 sq mi)
Elevation
229 m (751 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[2]
  Total7,953
  Density310/km2 (820/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
66347–66352
Dialling codes06898 ; 06809
Vehicle registrationSB
Websitewww.grossrosseln.de

Geography

The Gemeinde (municipality) of Großrosseln is divided into 6 Gemeindebezirke (municipal districts): the main one Großrosseln, is where the Rathaus (town hall), Dorf im Warndt, Emmersweiler, Karlsbrunn, Naßweiler and the church of Sankt Nikolaus are found.

Economy and Infrastructure

  • Hammerschmitt (fashion store)
  • Funeral Karl Fuss
  • Megro GmbH & Co. KG (hulling mill, Juchem-Group)
  • Natursteine Herz (virgin stone business)

Culture

  • Carnival association KV Doll Doll.[3]

Personalities

Twin towns

References


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