Augsburg (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Augsburg
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Bavaria | |
| Adm. region | Swabia (Government Region) | |
| Region | Augsburg | |
| Capital | Augsburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,071 km2 (414 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 267,836 | |
| • Density | 250.08/km2 (647.71/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | A | |
| Website | augsburg.de (German) | |
The Augsburg district is a rural area in Swabia, a region in southwest Bavaria, Germany. It's like a county or a region that includes many smaller towns and villages. The main city of Augsburg is its capital, but it's a separate city that isn't part of the district itself.
This district is surrounded by several other districts. These include Aichach-Friedberg, Landsberg (district), Ostallgäu, Unterallgäu, Günzburg (district), Dillingen (district), and Donau-Ries.
Towns and Villages in Augsburg District
The Augsburg district is home to many different towns and smaller villages. These places work together to make up the district.
Main Towns
Some of the larger towns in the Augsburg district include:
- Bobingen
- Gersthofen
- Königsbrunn
- Neusäß
- Schwabmünchen
- Stadtbergen
Market Towns
There are also several "market towns" in the district. These are towns that traditionally had the right to hold markets. Some examples are:
- Biberbach
- Diedorf
- Meitingen
- Zusmarshausen
Other Communities
Besides the main towns and market towns, the Augsburg district has many other smaller communities. These are often called municipalities or villages. They all contribute to the life and culture of the district.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Augsburgo para niños
