Dudweiler is a district (Stadtbezirk) of Saarbrücken, the capital city of the German state of Saarland. Here's what I know about it:

## Location and Geography
- Located in the northern part of Saarbrücken
- Situated in southwestern Germany, near the French border
- Part of the Saarland region, which has historically shifted between French and German control

## History
- Has a long history dating back to medieval times
- Was an independent municipality until 1974, when it was incorporated into Saarbrücken
- Like much of the Saarland region, it has a significant mining and industrial heritage
- The area was heavily influenced by coal mining industry, which shaped its development through the 19th and 20th centuries

## Characteristics
- Primarily residential district today
- Has retained something of a small-town character despite being part of the larger city
- Contains both historical architecture and more modern residential areas
- Has local shops, restaurants, and community facilities typical of a German suburban district

## Population
- One of the smaller districts of Saarbrücken by population
- Has experienced demographic changes as the mining industry declined

## Transport
- Connected to central Saarbrücken by public transportation
- Has local bus connections within the Saarbrücken transport network

The district reflects the broader transformation of the Saarland region from an industrial/mining economy to a more service-oriented one, while maintaining its distinct local identity within the larger Saarbrücken metropolitan area.
