Birkenfeld (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Birkenfeld
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Rhineland-Palatinate | ||
| Capital | Birkenfeld | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 777 km2 (300 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 80,673 | ||
| • Density | 103.83/km2 (268.91/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Vehicle registration | BIR | ||
| Website | landkreis-birkenfeld.de | ||
Birkenfeld is a district in Rhineland-Palatinate, a state in Germany. A district is like a large area that includes many smaller towns and villages. It helps manage things like schools, roads, and public services for everyone living there.
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About Birkenfeld District
The Birkenfeld district is located in the western part of Germany. It's known for its beautiful natural areas. The Nahe River flows through the district. It runs from the south to the north. This river adds to the scenic landscapes of the region.
The district covers an area of about 777 square kilometers. That's roughly 300 square miles. In 2013, about 80,673 people lived in the Birkenfeld district. The capital town of the district is also called Birkenfeld.
Towns and Villages
The Birkenfeld district is made up of many different towns and villages. These smaller communities work together within the district.
Important Towns
The largest town in the district is Idar-Oberstein. It is a special "Verband-free town." This means it manages many of its own local affairs. Idar-Oberstein is famous for its history with gemstones.
The capital town of the district is Birkenfeld. It is a central place for the district's administration.
Verbandsgemeinden
Many towns and villages in the district are grouped into "Verbandsgemeinden." These are like groups of communities that share some services. This helps them work together more easily.
Some of these groups include:
- Baumholder: This group includes the town of Baumholder and several villages like Berglangenbach and Heimbach.
- Birkenfeld: This group is centered around the capital town of Birkenfeld. It includes many villages such as Abentheuer and Hoppstädten-Weiersbach.
- Herrstein-Rhaunen: This is another large group of communities. It includes towns like Herrstein and Rhaunen, along with many villages like Allenbach and Fischbach.
Images for kids
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This map shows the different "Verbandsgemeinden" (groups of communities) within the Birkenfeld district.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Birkenfeld para niños
