Regensburg | |
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District | |
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Adm. region | Upper Palatinate |
| Capital | Regensburg |
| Government | |
| • District admin. | Tanja Schweiger (Free Voters) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,396 km2 (539 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2019)[1] | |
| • Total | 194,070 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | R |
| Website | landkreis-regensburg.de |
Regensburg is a Landkreis (district) in Bavaria, Germany. It is bounded by (from the north, in clockwise direction) the districts of Schwandorf, Cham, Straubing-Bogen, Kelheim and Neumarkt. The city of Regensburg is enclosed by it, but is not part of the district; nonetheless it is its administrative seat.
History
The region became a part of Bavaria in the late 12th century, when the line of the counts of Regensburg and Stefling came to an end. While Regensburg became a Free Imperial City (meaning subordinate to the emperor only), the surrounding lands were Bavarian property.
While the district dates back to medieval times, its present shape was established in 1972.
Geography
The district is located on either side of the Danube. Another major river is the Regen which joins the Danube in Regensburg. In its northernmost parts the district is occupied by the foothills of the Bavarian Forest.
Coat of arms
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Towns and municipalities
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Notable people
- Alexander Braun, Botanist
- Edith Kellnhauser (1933–2019), nursing scientist, educator, and writer
References
- ^ "Tabellenblatt "Daten 2", Statistischer Bericht A1200C 202041 Einwohnerzahlen der Gemeinden, Kreise und Regierungsbezirke". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). July 2020.
External links
- Official website (German)