Merchweiler | |
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![]() Merchweiler | |
Location of Merchweiler within Neunkirchen district ![]() | |
Coordinates: 49°21′N7°2′E / 49.350°N 7.033°E Coordinates: 49°21′N7°2′E / 49.350°N 7.033°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Saarland |
District | Neunkirchen |
Subdivisions | 2 |
Government | |
• Mayor (2014–) | Patrick Weydmann [1] (SPD) |
Area | |
• Total | 12.78 km2 (4.93 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 392 m (1,286 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 271 m (889 ft) |
Population (2020-12-31) [2] | |
• Total | 9,761 |
• Density | 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 66584–66589 |
Dialling codes | 06825 |
Vehicle registration | NK |
Website | www.merchweiler.de |
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