Amberg-Sulzbach facts for kids
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Amberg-Sulzbach
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Bavaria | ||
| Adm. region | Upper Palatinate | ||
| Region | Oberpfalz-Nord | ||
| Founded | 1972-07-01 | ||
| Capital | Amberg | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1,255 km2 (485 sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Vehicle registration | AS, BUL, ESB, NAB, SUL | ||
| Website | kreis-as.de | ||
Amberg-Sulzbach is a special kind of area called a Landkreis (which means district) in Bavaria, Germany. It's like a county in some other countries. This district was created on July 1, 1972.
The Vils River flows through the district from the north to the south. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
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About Amberg-Sulzbach
Amberg-Sulzbach is located in the eastern part of Bavaria. It is part of a larger region called the Upper Palatinate. The capital city of the district is Amberg. This is where many of the district's main offices are located.
The district covers an area of about 1,255 square kilometers (around 485 square miles). This makes it a medium-sized district in Germany.
What is a District?
A district, or Landkreis, is a local government area. It helps manage things for several towns and villages that are close to each other. The district government takes care of things like roads, schools, and public services that are too big for just one town to handle.
The head of the district government is called the Landrat. In Amberg-Sulzbach, the Landrat is Richard Reisinger. He works to make sure the district runs smoothly for everyone living there.
Geography and Nature
The landscape of Amberg-Sulzbach is quite varied. It includes hills, forests, and river valleys. The Vils River is a central part of the district's geography. It provides water and shapes the land around it.
The district is known for its natural beauty. There are many places where people can enjoy outdoor activities. These include hiking, biking, and exploring the local countryside.
Towns and Municipalities
The Amberg-Sulzbach district is made up of several towns and smaller communities called municipalities. Each of these places has its own unique character. They all work together as part of the larger district.
Here are some of the main towns in the district:
- Auerbach
- Hirschau
- Schnaittenbach
- Sulzbach-Rosenberg
- Vilseck
And here are some of the municipalities:
- Ammerthal
- Birgland
- Ebermannsdorf
- Edelsfeld
- Ensdorf
- Etzelwang
- Freihung
- Freudenberg
- Gebenbach
- Hahnbach
- Hirschbach
- Hohenburg
- Illschwang
- Kastl
- Königstein
- Kümmersbruck
- Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg
- Poppenricht
- Rieden
- Schmidmühlen
- Ursensollen
- Weigendorf
These towns and municipalities are important parts of the district. They are where people live, work, and go to school.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Amberg-Sulzbach para niños
