Delitzsch Rural District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Landkreis Delitzsch
District
Country	Germany
State	Saxony
Adm. region	Leipzig
Capital	Delitzsch
Area
• Total	852 km2 (329 sq mi)
Population  (2000)
• Total	129,100
• Density	151.53/km2 (392.5/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	DZ
Website	lradelitzsch.de

Delitzsch was a rural district, like a county, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. In 2008, it became part of a larger district called Nordsachsen Rural District.

History of Delitzsch

How Delitzsch Became a District

After a big meeting called the Congress of Vienna in 1815, Saxony had to give some of its land to Prussia. This land included the area of Delitzsch. The Prussian government then created the district of Delitzsch.

Changes Over Time

Prussia stopped existing after the Nazi era. Delitzsch then became part of a new state called Saxony-Anhalt.

In 1953, the government of East Germany changed how states were organized. After Germany became one country again in 1990, the states were brought back. This time, Delitzsch and Eilenburg, which were two districts formed from the old Delitzsch area, became part of Saxony instead of Saxony-Anhalt.

Joining Together

In 1994, these two districts joined to form the Delitzsch district as it was known for a while. Later, in 2008, the Delitzsch Rural District joined with the Torgau-Oschatz Rural District. Together, they formed the new and larger Nordsachsen Rural District.

Where Delitzsch Is Located

The Delitzsch area is located in a special spot. It sits in a triangle formed by three big cities: Leipzig, Halle, and Bitterfeld.

Most of this area is countryside. It is often used for farming. The Mulde River flows through the eastern part of the district. On the eastern side of the river, you can find the Düben Heath (Dübener Heide). This is a beautiful nature park.

Delitzsch Coat of Arms

A coat of arms is a special design that represents a place or a family. The coat of arms for the Delitzsch district shows different symbols.

The symbols on the coat of arms mean: The lion is the special lion from the heraldic symbols of Saxony. The stripes come from the coat of arms of Landsberg. This area now belongs to the Saalkreis district. The stars are taken from the coat of arms of Eilenburg.

Towns and Municipalities

Here are the towns and smaller communities that were part of the Delitzsch district: