Kanzem
Municipality in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Kanzem is a municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Kanzem | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Kanzem
within Trier-Saarburg district  | |
 Location of Kanzem | |
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| Coordinates: 49°40′00″N 06°34′32″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Rhineland-Palatinate |
| District | Trier-Saarburg |
| Municipal assoc. | Konz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2019–24) | Johann Peter Mertes[1] (Ind.) |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.29 km2 (1.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 640 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 54441 |
| Dialling codes | 06501 |
| Vehicle registration | TR |
| Website | www.kanzem.de |
Located along the river Saar, the village of Kanzem is renowned for the quality of its wines. Its architecture is marked by the presence of several historic vineyards, including the Weingut Le Gallais, von Othegraven, Rautenstrauch and Cantzheim.
The winery Weingut von Othegraven, which is organized in the Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (VDP), is located in this village.[3] Günther Jauch is its owner.[3]
History
From 18 July 1946 to 6 June 1947 Kanzem, in its then municipal boundary, formed part of the Saar Protectorate.
