Municipality in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Neunkirchen (German: [ˈnɔʏnˌkɪʁçn̩] ⓘ ) is an Ortsgemeinde – a municipality belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde , a kind of collective municipality – in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district in Rhineland-Palatinate , Germany .
Geography
The municipality lies in the Hunsrück and belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde of Thalfang am Erbeskopf , whose seat is in the municipality of Thalfang .
History
As a result of the turmoil of the French Revolution , Neunkirchen lay under French rule beginning about 1800. In 1814 it was assigned to the Kingdom of Prussia at the Congress of Vienna . Since 1947, it has been part of the then newly founded state of Rhineland-Palatinate .
Politics
Municipal council
The council is made up of 6 council members, who were elected by majority vote at the municipal election held on 7 June 2009, and the honorary mayor as chairman.[ 3]
Mayor
The Mayor of Neunkirchen is Martin Jung.[ 1]
Economy and infrastructure
Neunkirchen is a rural residential community. There are small businesses serving local demands.
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Coat of arms