Mettlach
Mettlach | ||
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Mettlach | ||
Location of Mettlach within Merzig-Wadern district | ||
Coordinates: 49°29′39.2″N 6°36′18.7″E / 49.494222°N 6.605194°ECoordinates: 49°29′39.2″N 6°36′18.7″E / 49.494222°N 6.605194°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Saarland | |
District | Merzig-Wadern | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Judith Thieser (CDU) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 78.08 km2 (30.15 sq mi) | |
Population (2015-12-31)[1] | ||
• Total | 12,251 | |
• Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 66693 | |
Dialling codes | 06864 | |
Vehicle registration | MZG | |
Website |
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Mettlach is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany, situated on the river Saar, approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) northwest of Merzig, and 30 km (19 mi) south of Trier. The headquarters of Villeroy & Boch are in Mettlach. Also, the Mettlach tiles are named after the municipality.[2]
References
- ↑ "Fläche und Bevölkerung - Stand: 31.12.2015 (Basis Zensus 2011)" (PDF). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). July 2016.
- ↑ "THE METTLACH TILES, A STORY IN THEMSELVES". Villeroy & Boch. villeroyboch-group.com. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
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