Altmärkische Höhe facts for kids
Altmärkische Höhe is a municipality, which is like a local government area, located in the Stendal area of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It was formed on January 1, 2010, when several smaller towns and villages decided to join together. These former municipalities were Boock, Bretsch, Gagel, Heiligenfelde, Kossebau, Losse and Lückstedt.
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What is Altmärkische Höhe?
Altmärkische Höhe is a modern municipality in Germany. A municipality is a type of local government area. It helps manage things like roads, schools, and local services for the people living there. This particular municipality was created quite recently, at the start of 2010.
How it was Formed
Before 2010, the areas that now make up Altmärkische Höhe were separate, smaller municipalities. To make local government more efficient and work better, these smaller places decided to combine. This merger brought together seven different communities into one larger area.
The Original Communities
The communities that joined to form Altmärkische Höhe include:
- Boock
- Bretsch
- Gagel
- Heiligenfelde
- Kossebau
- Losse
- Lückstedt
Where is Altmärkische Höhe Located?
Altmärkische Höhe is found in the northern part of Germany. It is specifically located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. Within Saxony-Anhalt, it belongs to the Stendal district. This district is known for its historic towns and beautiful countryside.
Germany's States
Germany is divided into 16 different states, similar to how some countries have provinces or larger regions. Saxony-Anhalt is one of these states, located in the eastern part of the country.
See also
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