Losheim am See is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the southern ridge of the Hunsrück, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Merzig, and 35 kilometers northwest of Saarbrücken. In 1974 a reservoir was created in the north of Losheim that has become a popular spot for recreational activities such as hiking and swimming.[3]
Losheim am See | |
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Location of Losheim am See within Merzig-Wadern district | |
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| Coordinates: 49°31′N 6°45′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saarland |
| District | Merzig-Wadern |
| Subdivisions | 12 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2019–29) | Helmut Harth[1] (Ind.) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 96.79 km2 (37.37 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 330 m (1,080 ft) |
| Population (2020-12-31)[2] | |
| • Total | 16,015 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 66679 |
| Dialling codes | 06872 |
| Vehicle registration | MZG |
| Website | www.losheim-stausee.de |
Losheim am See is twinned with the following municipalities:[4]
The municipality is composed of 12 villages: Bachem, Bergen, Britten, Hausbach, Losheim, Mitlosheim, Niederlosheim, Rimlingen, Rissenthal, Scheiden, Wahlen and Waldhölzbach.
Since the municipal election of 25 May 2014, the municipal council is composed as follows:[5]
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