Bitburg-Prüm facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bitburg-Prüm
District
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Rhineland-Palatinate
Capital	Bitburg
Area
• Total	1,626.15 km2 (627.86 sq mi)
Population
• Total	96,308
• Density	59.2245/km2 (153.3909/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	BIT, PRÜ
Website	bitburg-pruem.de

The Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm is a district in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It's a region known for its beautiful nature, including parts of the Eifel mountains. The district is named after its two main towns, Bitburg and Prüm.

What is Bitburg-Prüm?

The Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm is like a county or a large administrative area in Germany. It's part of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. This district is home to many smaller towns and villages.

Where is Bitburg-Prüm Located?

This district is in the western part of Germany. It's close to the borders with Belgium and Luxembourg. The area is famous for its rolling hills, forests, and rivers, which are part of the Eifel region.

What are the Main Towns?

The biggest town and the capital of the district is Bitburg. It's a well-known place, especially for its brewery. Another important town is Prüm, which has a long history and a famous abbey.

How is the District Organized?

The Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm is made up of one "Verband-free" town, which is Bitburg. This means Bitburg manages its own local affairs.

The rest of the district is divided into several larger groups of villages called Verbandsgemeinden. These groups work together to manage things like schools, fire departments, and other public services for their smaller communities. Some of these groups include:

• Arzfeld
• Bitburger Land (with its main office in Bitburg)
• Südeifel
• Prüm
• Speicher

Each of these Verbandsgemeinden contains many smaller villages and towns. This way, even small communities can get the services they need.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Bitburg-Prüm para niños