Völklingen
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Völklingen | |
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Location of Völklingen within Saarbrücken district  | |
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| Coordinates: 49°15′N 06°50′E / 49.250°N 6.833°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saarland |
| District | Saarbrücken |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Klaus Lorig (CDU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 67.06 km2 (25.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 255 m (837 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 40,192 |
| • Density | 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 66301–66333 |
| Dialling codes | 06898, 06802 |
| Vehicle registration | VK |
Völklingen (French: Voelklange) is a town in the district of Saarbrücken, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 10 km west of Saarbrücken, and directly borders France.
The town is known for its industrial past, the Völklinger Hütte (ironworks) being declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
History
Völklingen is situated on the fertile alluvial plane at the confluence of the river Rossel and of the river Köller into the river Saar. In antiquity it was settled by Celtic tribes, then by the Romans.
Middle Ages
Franconian Colonization
The Franks colonized the area between the 5th and 9th centuries.
First Documented Mention
Völkingen was initially referred to as "Fulcolingas" by Durandis, Vice Chancellor to Louis the Pious in 822.
Peasant Settlement
Peasants living in the area were subject to taxation by the Count of Saarbrücken.
Early Modern Period
Peasant Uprising
The peasants of Völkingen revolted against the Count of Saarbrücken in 1566, when he ordered the construction of the Homburger castle.
Districts
The city is divided into ten districts:
- Völkingen
- Fenne
- Fürstenhausen, home to the coking plant
- Geislautern
- Heidstock
- Lauterbach
- Ludweiler
- Luisenthal
- Röchlinghöhe
- Wehrden
People born in Völklingen
- Johannes Schulz (1884–1942) catholic priest, died of hunger in Dachau concentration camp
- Hermann Neuberger (1919–1992), president of DFB
- Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (born 1962), German politician (CDU)
External links
- Official website
(in German) - Historical facts about Völklingen (in German)
References
- ^ "Fläche und Bevölkerung - Stand: 31.12.2022 (Basis Zensus 2011)" (PDF) (in German). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes. June 2023.
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