Saarlouis

The Saarlouis district encompasses 459 square kilometers of land along the Saar River, with a population of 195,749 residents spread across thirteen municipalities.

The district underwent a name change to Saarlautern between 1936 and 1945 when the Nazi administration attempted to remove French linguistic references from its designation.

The district coat of arms combines black and white checks representing the Hohenzollern dynasty with the traditional emblem of Lorraine and a star for the fortress.

The district contains multiple educational institutions, including technical schools like KBBZ Dillingen and comprehensive facilities such as Sophie Scholl Community School.

The industrial port in Saarlouis-Roden stands as Germany's thirteenth largest inland port, supporting regional commerce and transportation networks.

Location: Saarland

Capital city: Saarlouis

Elevation above the sea: 209 m

Shares border with: Regionalverband Saarbrücken, Neunkirchen, St. Wendel, Merzig-Wadern

Website: https://kreis-saarlouis.de

GPS coordinates: 49.33000,6.75000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:14