Losheim am See
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| Losheim am See | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Saarland |
| District | Merzig-Wadern |
| Local subdivisions | 12 |
| Mayor | Lothar Christ (SPD) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 96.79 km² (37.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 330-510 m |
| Population | 16,731 (31/12/2006) |
| - Density | 173 /km² (448 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | MZG |
| Postal code | 66679 |
| Area code | 06872 |
| Website | www.losheim-stausee.de |
Losheim am See is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the southern edge of the Hunsrück, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Merzig, and 35 kilometers northwest of Saarbrücken. In 1974 a reservoir was created to the north of Losheim which remains a popular place for swimming and walking.
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