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Döbeln
District
Saxony dl.png
Country  Germany
State Saxony
Adm. region Leipzig
Capital Döbeln
Area
 • Total 424 km2 (164 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total 77,900
 • Density 183.7/km2 (475.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration DL
Website landkreis-doebeln.de

The Döbeln district is a region in the German state of Saxony. It's a place with a rich history and beautiful natural areas. The main town and capital of the district is also called Döbeln.

History of the Döbeln District

Early Settlements

A long time ago, the area that is now the Döbeln district was home to people called the Sorbs. They are a group of Slavic people who have lived in parts of Germany for many centuries.

Forming the District

The current borders of the Döbeln district were created in 1952. This happened when the government of East Germany (which was a separate country at the time) set up new districts. What's interesting is that Döbeln is one of the few districts whose borders have stayed the same even after German reunification, when East and West Germany became one country again.

Geography of the Döbeln District

Location and Rivers

The Döbeln district is located on the banks of the Freiberger Mulde river. This river is an important part of the landscape here.

City Triangle

The district is in a special spot, forming a "triangle" between three big German cities: Dresden, Leipzig, and Chemnitz. This means it's well-connected to these important centers.

Coat of Arms

Coat of arms of Döbeln District The lion you see on the left side of the coat of arms is a very old symbol for Saxony. It's the main animal used in the official symbols of the state. The colors green and white are also important because they are the colors of the flag of Saxony. On the right side, the smaller shield shows the special symbols of the city of Döbeln itself.

Towns and Municipalities

The Döbeln district is made up of several towns and smaller communities called municipalities. Here are some of them:

Towns Municipalities
  • Döbeln
  • Hartha
  • Leisnig
  • Roßwein
  • Waldheim
  • Bockelwitz
  • Ebersbach
  • Großweitzschen
  • Mochau
  • Niederstriegis
  • Ostrau
  • Ziegra-Knobelsdorf
  • Zschaitz-Ottewig
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