Völklingen
Völklingen | |
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Location of Völklingen  | |
| 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 (2006-03-31) | |
| • Total | 40,794 |
| • Density | 610/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 is a town and a municipality in the district of Saarbrücken, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated near the border with France, on the river Saar, approx. 10 km west of Saarbrücken.
The town is known for its industrial past, the Völklinger Hütte (ironworks) being declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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