Pirmasens

town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Pirmasens (Palatine German: Bärmesens) is an independent town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is near the border with France and was the center of the shoe industry in Germany until around 1970.

Pirmasens
Old town hall
Old town hall
Coat of arms of Pirmasens
Location of Pirmasens
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Pirmasens is located in Germany
Pirmasens
Pirmasens
Pirmasens is located in Rhineland-Palatinate
Pirmasens
Pirmasens
Coordinates: 49°12′N 7°36′E / 49.200°N 7.600°E / 49.200; 7.600
CountryGermany
StateRhineland-Palatinate
DistrictUrban district
Government
 • Lord mayorBernhard Matheis (CDU)
Area
 • Total61.37 km2 (23.70 sq mi)
Elevation
380 m (1,250 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[1]
 • Total40,682
 • Density660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
66953–66955
Dialling codes06331
Vehicle registrationPS
Websitewww.pirmasens.de


References

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  1. "Bevölkerungsstand 2022, Kreise, Gemeinden, Verbandsgemeinden" (PDF) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt Rheinland-Pfalz. 2023.