Igel

Igel is a municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Igel is known for the Igel Column, a 23 m high Roman decorated tomb. The Igel Column is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Igel
Municipality
A Roman Monument at Igel, coloured engraving published by John Boydell from a painting by Edward Rooker
Location of Igel within Trier-Saarburg district
Igel
Igel
Coordinates: 49°42′36″N 6°32′53″E
CountryGermany
StateRhineland-Palatinate
DistrictTrier-Saarburg
Municipal assoc.Trier-Land
Government
  Mayor (201924) Franz Pauly (CDU)
Area
  Total7.30 km2 (2.82 sq mi)
Elevation
164 m (538 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
  Total2,110
  Density290/km2 (750/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
54298
Dialling codes06501
Vehicle registrationTR
Websitewww.gemeinde-igel.de
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