Beckingen

Beckingen
Municipality
View from the Oberlimberg
View from the Oberlimberg
Coat of arms of Beckingen
Coat of arms
Location of Beckingen within Merzig-Wadern district
LuxembourgPerlMettlachLosheim am SeeMerzigBeckingenFranceWeiskirchenWadernRhineland-PalatinateSaarlouis (district)Saarbrücken (district)Neunkirchen (German district)Sankt Wendel (district)
Map
Location of Beckingen
Beckingen is located in Germany
Beckingen
Beckingen
Location within Germany
Beckingen is located in Saarland
Beckingen
Beckingen
Location within Saarland
Coordinates: 49°23′34.21″N 6°42′02.78″E / 49.3928361°N 6.7007722°E / 49.3928361; 6.7007722
CountryGermany
StateSaarland
DistrictMerzig-Wadern
Subdivisions9 parts
Government
 • Mayor (2016–26) Thomas Collmann[1] (SPD)
Area
 • Total
51.85 km2 (20.02 sq mi)
Highest elevation
239 m (784 ft)
Lowest elevation
173 m (568 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)[2]
 • Total
15,442
 • Density297.8/km2 (771.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
66701
Dialling codes06832, 06835
Vehicle registrationMZG
WebsiteOfficial website
Beckingen, train station

Beckingen (German pronunciation: [ˈbɛkɪŋən]; Saarlandic dialect: Beckinge) is a municipality in the Merzig-Wadern district in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Saar, approximately 7 km southeast of Merzig and 30 km northwest of Saarbrücken. It was created on January 1, 1974 as part of the territorial and administrative reform of the villages Beckingen, Düppenweiler, Erbringen, Hargarten, Haustadt, Honzrath, Oppen, Reimsbach and Saarfels.

Overview

Beckingen is a village outside of Merzig. The old gothic-style railway station from 1858 (Bahnhof Beckingen (Saar) [de]) has been renovated from 2009 to 2014 after suffering severe damages in the Second World War. It is the second oldest surviving railway station in the Saarland and the most architecturally elaborate along the Saar Railway. The village is surrounded by mountainous terrain and a forest can be easily accessed from the centre of the village. There is a local supermarket. There are festivals during the summer. The nearest small town of Dillingen is accessible by bike or foot.

Geography

Municipal districts

The municipal is divided as follows:

  • Beckingen
  • Düppenweiler
  • Erbringen
  • Hargarten
  • Haustadt
  • Honzrath
  • Oppen
  • Reimsbach
  • Saarfels (former name until May 16, 1923: Fickingen)

Neighboring municipals

The entire municipality of Beckingen is adjacent to the following municipalities:

Clockwise:

  • Bachem (district of the municipality Losheim am See)
  • Rimlingen (district of the municipality Losheim am See)
  • Rissenthal (district of the municipality Losheim am See)
  • Wahlen (district of the municipality Losheim am See)
  • Außen (district of the municipality Schmelz (Saar))
  • Hüttersdorf (district of the municipality Schmelz (Saar))
  • Piesbach (district of the municipality Nalbach)
  • Nalbach
  • Diefflen (district of the city of Dillingen / Saar)
  • Pachten (district of the city of Dillingen / Saar)
  • Rehlingen (district of the municipality Rehlingen-Siersburg)
  • Fremersdorf (district of the municipality Rehlingen-Siersburg)
  • Menningen (district of the city of Merzig)
  • Bietzen (district of the city of Merzig)
  • Merchingen (district of the city of Merzig)

The municipality of the capital Beckingen borders on the following places:

Clockwise:

  • Bietzen (district of the city of Merzig)
  • Haustadt
  • Düppenweiler
  • Nalbach
  • Diefflen (district of the city of Dillingen / Saar)
  • Pachten (district of the city of Dillingen / Saar)
  • Rehlingen (district of the municipality Rehlingen-Siersburg)
  • Saarfels
  • Menningen (district of the city of Merzig)

References

  1. ^ Gewählte Ober-/Bürgermeister*innen, Landrät*innen und Regionalverbandsdirektor*in im Saarland, Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes, 27 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Amtliche Einwohnerzahlen Stand 31. Dezember 2024, basierend auf dem Zensus 2022" (in German). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes.

Wikimedia Commons logo Media related to Beckingen at Wikimedia Commons


Stub icon

This Saarland location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.