Demmin Rural District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Demmin
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
| Capital | Demmin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,921 km2 (742 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 93,700 |
| • Density | 48.78/km2 (126.33/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | DM |
| Website | http://www.lk-demmin.de |
Demmin is a district, which is like a county or region, located in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in Germany. It's a beautiful area with a mix of history and nature.
The Demmin district was created in 1994. It was formed by joining three older districts: Demmin, Altentreptow, and Malchin. This brought many towns and villages together into one larger administrative area.
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What Does the Demmin Coat of Arms Mean?
The coat of arms for the Demmin district tells a story about its history and the regions it includes. It has three main symbols:
- The bull is a special animal for Mecklenburg. It shows the connection to the Mecklenburg part of the state.
- The silver griffin and the chess pattern are symbols of Pomerania. This shows the district's ties to the historical region of Pomerania.
- The silver castle on the right side comes from the coat of arms of the city of Demmin itself. It represents the main city of the district.
Towns and Communities in Demmin
The Demmin district is home to several towns and many smaller communities. These places are organized in different ways to help manage local services.
Main Towns in the District
Some towns in the Demmin district are called "Amt-free." This means they manage their own local affairs without being part of a larger group of communities called an Amt.
- Dargun
- Demmin
What Are Ämter?
Many smaller towns and villages in Germany group together into administrative units called Ämter (plural of Amt). An Amt helps these smaller places work together. It provides shared services like fire departments or public administration. Each Amt usually has a main town where its offices are located.
Here are the Ämter in the Demmin district and some of their important towns:
- Demmin-Land: This Amt has its main office in the city of Demmin. It includes villages like Beggerow and Warrenzin.
- Jarmen-Tutow: This Amt includes the towns of Jarmen and Tutow.
- Malchin am Kummerower See: This Amt is named after the town of Malchin and the nearby Kummerower See (Lake Kummerow). It also includes the town of Neukalen.
- Peenetal/Loitz: This Amt is named after the Peene River valley and includes the town of Loitz.
- Stavenhagen: This Amt includes the town of Stavenhagen.
- Treptower Tollensewinkel: This Amt includes the town of Altentreptow.
