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Homburg, District capital in Saarpfalz-Kreis, Germany.

Homburg stretches across 82 square kilometers at an elevation of 233 meters, making it the third largest city in the Saarland region of Germany.

The settlement origins trace back to Roman times, with the Hohenburg castle becoming the seat of the Counts of Homburg in the 12th century.

The Roman Museum in Schwarzenacker presents extensive exhibits about Roman settlements, while the Hohenburg fortress ruins illustrate medieval architecture.

The University Hospital of Saarland, located in Homburg, serves as a major medical center and educational institution for the entire region.

The city maintains one of the highest workplace densities in Germany, ranking eleventh nationwide due to its industrial and medical facilities.

Location: Saarpfalz-Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 233 m

Website: https://homburg.de

GPS coordinates: 49.31667,7.33333

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16

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