Großrosseln
Großrosseln 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.
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Coordinates: 49°12′N 6°50′E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Saarland |
District | Saarbrücken |
Subdivisions | 6 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Peter Duchene (CDU) |
Area | |
• Total | 25.20 km2 (9.73 sq mi) |
Elevation | 229 m (751 ft) |
Population (2018-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 7,972 |
• Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
Postal codes | 66347–66352 |
Dialling codes | 06898 ; 06809 |
Vehicle registration | SB |
Website | www.grossrosseln.de |
Geography
The Gemeinde (municipality) of Großrosseln is divided into 6 Gemeindebezirke (municipal districts): the main one Großrosseln, where you can find the Rathaus (town hall), Dorf im Warndt, Emmersweiler, Karlsbrunn, Naßweiler and Sankt Nikolaus.
Personalities
Karlsbrunn was the birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower's early ancestor Hans Nicolas Eisenhauer, who emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1741.
Twin towns
Morsbach (Germany) Petite-Rosselle (France) Rosbruck (France)
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References
- "Saarland.de – Amtliche Einwohnerzahlen Stand 31.12.2018" (PDF). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). June 2019.
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