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Groß-Gerau
Coat of arms of Groß-Gerau
Coat of arms
Country  Germany
State Hesse
Adm. region Darmstadt
Capital Groß-Gerau
Area
 • Total 453.05 km2 (174.92 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total 253,502
 • Density 559.545/km2 (1,449.216/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration GG
Website http://www.kreis-gross-gerau.de

Groß-Gerau is a Kreis (which means a district or a county) located in the south of Hesse, a state in Germany. It's a busy and interesting area with many towns and communities.

This district is easy to find on a map because of two big rivers. The Main river forms the northern edge of the Groß-Gerau district. On its western side, you'll find the famous Rhine river. These rivers are important for both nature and transportation in the region.

Towns and Communities

Municipalities in GG
Towns and municipalities in Kreis Groß-Gerau

The Groß-Gerau district is made up of several towns and smaller communities. Each one has its own unique character and history. Here are some of the main places you'll find in this district:

Main Towns

  • Gernsheim
  • Ginsheim-Gustavsburg
  • Groß-Gerau (This is also the capital city of the district!)
  • Kelsterbach
  • Mörfelden-Walldorf
  • Raunheim
  • Riedstadt
  • Rüsselsheim

Other Communities

  • Biebesheim
  • Bischofsheim
  • Büttelborn
  • Nauheim
  • Stockstadt am Rhein
  • Trebur

These towns and communities work together to make up the Groß-Gerau district. They offer homes, schools, and jobs for the people who live there.

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