Mertzig (Luxembourgish: Mäerzeg) is a commune and town in central Luxembourg. It is part of Diekirch Canton.
Mertzig
Mäerzeg | |
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Coordinates: 49°49′52″N 6°00′13″E / 49.83109°N 6.00366°E | |
Country | Luxembourg |
Canton | Diekirch |
Area | |
• Total | 11.1 km2 (4.3 sq mi) |
• Rank | 92nd of 100 |
Highest elevation | 409 m (1,342 ft) |
• Rank | 42nd of 100 |
Lowest elevation | 302 m (991 ft) |
• Rank | 94th of 100 |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 2,370 |
• Rank | 66th of 100 |
• Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
• Rank | 37th of 100 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
LAU 2 | LU0000607 |
Website | mertzig.lu |
Mertzig was formed on 30 December 1874, when it was detached from the commune of Feulen. The law forming Mertzig was passed on 20 November 1874.[1]