Weiskirchen

Weiskirchen is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated in the Hunsrück, approx. 20 km northeast of Merzig, and 25 km southeast of Trier.

Weiskirchen
Coat of arms of Weiskirchen
Location of Weiskirchen within Merzig-Wadern district
Weiskirchen   is located in Germany
Weiskirchen
Weiskirchen
Weiskirchen   is located in Saarland
Weiskirchen
Weiskirchen
Coordinates: 49°33′22″N 6°49′12″E
CountryGermany
StateSaarland
DistrictMerzig-Wadern
Subdivisions5
Government
  Mayor (201828) Wolfgang Hübschen[1] (CDU)
Area
  Total33.64 km2 (12.99 sq mi)
Highest elevation
700 m (2,300 ft)
Lowest elevation
300 m (1,000 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[2]
  Total6,298
  Density190/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
66707–66709
Dialling codes06876
Vehicle registrationMZG
Websitewww.weiskirchen.de

Geography

Districts

  • Konfeld
  • Rappweiler-Zwalbach
  • Thailen
  • Weierweiler
  • Weiskirchen

Sights

In Rappweiler is the "Wild and hiking park Weiskirchen-Rappweiler", whose stock consists mainly of red deer. In the park is also the information center of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park with a permanent exhibition.

References


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