Mittlerer Erzgebirgskreis Rural District
former district of Germany in Saxony
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The Mittlerer Erzgebirgskreis was a district in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It ended in 2008.
Mittlerer Erzgebirgskreis | |
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Country | Germany |
State | Saxony |
Adm. region | Chemnitz |
Disbanded | 2008 |
Capital | Marienberg |
Area | |
• Total | 595.36 km2 (229.87 sq mi) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 93,483 |
• Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Vehicle registration | MEK |
Website | http://www.erzgebirge-mek.de |
History change
The district was formed in 1994 by joining the two previous districts Marienberg and Zschopau.
Geography change
The district is located in the Erzgebirge mountains. The highest point is the 891 m (2,923 ft) high Hirtstein. The lowest point, 305 m (1,001 ft), is in Witzschdorf. 40% of the district is covered by forests.
Coat of arms change
Towns and municipalities change
Towns | Municipalities | |
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Other websites change
- Official website (German)
- Tourism website (German)