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Enz
Coat of arms of Enz
Coat of arms
Country  Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Adm. region Karlsruhe
Region Nordschwarzwald
Capital Pforzheim
Area
 • Total 573.92 km2 (221.59 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total 194,216
 • Density 338.403/km2 (876.459/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration PF
Website http://www.enzkreis.de

Enzkreis is a special kind of area in Germany called a Landkreis, which means a district. It's located in the northwest part of a German state called Baden-Württemberg.

What is Enzkreis?

Enzkreis is like a county or a region that groups together several cities and towns. It helps manage things for the people living there. The name "Enzkreis" comes from the Enz River, which flows through the area.

Where is Enzkreis Located?

This district is found in the northwest of Baden-Württemberg, one of Germany's southern states. If you look at a map, you'll see that the southern part of the Enz district touches the northern edge of the famous Black Forest. The Black Forest is known for its beautiful mountains and dense woods.

Cities and Towns in Enzkreis

The Enzkreis district includes many different cities and towns. These places are where people live, work, and go to school. Here are some of the main cities and towns you can find in Enzkreis:

  • Heimsheim
  • Knittlingen
  • Maulbronn
  • Mühlacker
  • Neuenbürg
  • Birkenfeld (Enz)
  • Eisingen
  • Engelsbrand
  • Friolzheim
  • Illingen (Enz)
  • Ispringen
  • Kämpfelbach
  • Keltern
  • Kieselbronn
  • Königsbach-Stein
  • Mönsheim
  • Neuhausen (Enz)
  • Neulingen
  • Niefern-Öschelbronn
  • Ölbronn-Dürrn
  • Ötisheim
  • Remchingen
  • Sternenfels
  • Straubenhardt
  • Tiefenbronn
  • Wiernsheim
  • Wimsheim
  • Wurmberg

How Enzkreis is Organized

To help manage the district, Enzkreis is divided into smaller administrative areas. These areas help organize local services and make sure everything runs smoothly for the people living there. Some of these administrative districts include:

  • Heckengäu
  • Kämpfelbachtal
  • Maulbronn
  • Mühlacker
  • Neuenbürg
  • Neulingen


See also

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

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