Neunkirchen

The Neunkirchen district covers 249 square kilometers of land and contains seven municipalities, including Eppelborn, Illingen, Merchweiler, Ottweiler, Schiffweiler, and Spiesen-Elversberg.

The district originated in 1814 as Ottweiler, with roots dating to 1545, and underwent a significant administrative transformation in 1974 when Neunkirchen became the district capital.

The district coat of arms displays the Nassau lion at the top, while the lower section features the rose of Ottweiler and wheel of Neunkirchen.

Neunkirchen district maintains an elevation of 305 meters above sea level and contains multiple administrative offices that serve its population of 132,283 residents.

The district spans both sides of the Blies River, a tributary of the Saar River, and uses NK as its vehicle registration code since 1974.

Location: Saarland

Inception: January 1, 1974

Capital city: Neunkirchen

Elevation above the sea: 305 m

Shares border with: St. Wendel, Kusel, Saarpfalz-Kreis, Regionalverband Saarbrücken, Saarlouis

Website: https://landkreis-neunkirchen.de

GPS coordinates: 49.38000,7.12000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:46