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Bregenz

Bezirk Bregenz
Karte-vorarlberg-B.png
Country Austria
State Vorarlberg
Number of municipalities 40
Area
 • Total 863.37 km2 (333.35 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total 130,425
 • Density 151.0650/km2 (391.257/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)

The Bregenz District is a special area in Vorarlberg, Austria. It's like a county or region that helps organize how things work. This district covers about 863 square kilometers (333 square miles). In 2012, around 130,425 people called it home. The main city and administrative center of the district is Bregenz.

Where is Bregenz District?

This district is located in a beautiful part of Austria. You can find it in the Bregenz Forest region, which is known for its green landscapes. It also includes the Leiblach valley and a part of Lake Constance that belongs to Austria. Lake Constance is a very large and famous lake in Central Europe.

Towns and Villages

The Bregenz District is made up of 40 different communities. These communities are called municipalities. Among them, one is a larger town, and four are known as market towns. Market towns are usually bigger than villages but smaller than cities.

Main Town

Market Towns

Other Municipalities

The district also includes many other smaller municipalities, which are like villages or small towns. These include:

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Distrito de Bregenz para niños

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