Sellerich

Sell ​​Erich on the edge of Schneifel is a municipality in the district of Bitburg -Prüm, in Rhineland -Palatinate. It belongs to the municipality of Prüm. Sell ​​Erich is a nationally recognized tourist.

Community structure

To the local community Sellerich still include the addition to the town districts Hershey, Hontheim and Sell Longericher height.

History

Sell ​​Erich is mentioned as Selrike first documented in 1068. By the end of the 18th century Sell Erich was the property of the Abbey of Prüm. After the French occupation of the city came under Prussian administration and the circle Prüm was slammed. The Second World War led to the almost complete destruction of the town because of heavy fighting.

The development of the population, the values ​​from 1871 to 1987 based on population censuses:

Data source: Statistical Office of Rhineland -Palatinate

Parish council

The local council in Sellerich consists of eight council members, who were elected at the municipal election held on 7 June 2009 a proportional representation, and the honorary mayor as chairman. The eight seats on the council are divided into two groups of voters.