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Hanover
District
Coat of arms of Hanover
Coat of arms
Country  Germany
State Lower Saxony
Capital Hannover
Area
 • Total 2,290 km2 (880 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total 1,125,900
 • Density 491.7/km2 (1,273.4/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration H
Website region-hannover.de

The Hanover Region is a special kind of district in Lower Saxony, Germany. It's not just a regular district; it's a bit like a big county that includes the large city of Hanover and many smaller towns and villages around it. This region helps manage things like public transport, schools, and social services for all the people living there.

What is the Hanover Region?

The Hanover Region is a unique administrative area in Germany. It was created in 2001 by combining the former Hanover district with the city of Hanover itself. This means it acts as both a city and a rural district at the same time. It helps to make sure that services are well-coordinated across the whole area.

Where is the Hanover Region located?

The Hanover Region is located in the central part of the German state of Lower Saxony. Its capital city is Hanover, which is also the capital city of Lower Saxony. The region covers a large area of about 2,290 square kilometers (about 884 square miles).

How many people live here?

As of 2002, more than 1.1 million people lived in the Hanover Region. This makes it one of the most populated regions in Lower Saxony. The population density is about 492 people per square kilometer, meaning there are quite a lot of people living close together, especially in the city areas.

Towns and Municipalities

The Hanover Region is made up of 21 different towns and municipalities. A municipality is a smaller local government area, like a town or a group of villages. Some of these are large cities, while others are smaller towns or rural communities.

Municipalities in H
This map shows all the towns and municipalities that make up the Hanover Region.

Major Towns in the Region

The biggest and most well-known city in the region is Hanover itself. It's the capital and the largest city in Lower Saxony. Other important towns include:

  • Garbsen: A large town to the northwest of Hanover.
  • Langenhagen: Located north of Hanover, known for its airport.
  • Lehrte: An important railway hub to the east.
  • Neustadt am Rübenberge: One of the largest towns by area, located in the northern part of the region.

Each of these towns and municipalities has its own local government and unique character. They all work together as part of the larger Hanover Region.


See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Región de Hannover para niños

Images for kids

  • Wappen Barsinghausen

    Coat of arms of Barsinghausen

  • Barsinghausen in H

    Location of Barsinghausen in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Burgdorf (Region Hannover)

    Coat of arms of Burgdorf

  • Burgdorf in H

    Location of Burgdorf in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Burgwedel

    Coat of arms of Burgwedel

  • Burgwedel in H

    Location of Burgwedel in the Hanover Region

  • DEU Garbsen COA

    Coat of arms of Garbsen

  • Garbsen in H

    Location of Garbsen in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Gehrden

    Coat of arms of Gehrden

  • Gehrden in H

    Location of Gehrden in the Hanover Region

  • Coat of arms of Hannover

    Coat of arms of Hanover

  • Hannover in H

    Location of Hanover in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Hemmingen

    Coat of arms of Hemmingen

  • Hemmingen in H

    Location of Hemmingen in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Laatzen in Deutschland

    Coat of arms of Laatzen

  • Laatzen in H

    Location of Laatzen in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Langenhagen

    Coat of arms of Langenhagen

  • Langenhagen in H

    Location of Langenhagen in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Lehrte

    Coat of arms of Lehrte

  • Lehrte in H

    Location of Lehrte in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Neustadt Am Ruebenberge

    Coat of arms of Neustadt am Rübenberge

  • Neustadt am Rübenberge in H

    Location of Neustadt am Rübenberge in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Pattensen

    Coat of arms of Pattensen

  • Pattensen in H

    Location of Pattensen in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Ronnenberg

    Coat of arms of Ronnenberg

  • Ronnenberg in H

    Location of Ronnenberg in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Seelze

    Coat of arms of Seelze

  • Seelze in H

    Location of Seelze in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Stadt Sehnde

    Coat of arms of Sehnde

  • Sehnde in H

    Location of Sehnde in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Springe

    Coat of arms of Springe

  • Springe in H

    Location of Springe in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Wunstorf

    Coat of arms of Wunstorf

  • Wunstorf in H

    Location of Wunstorf in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Isernhagen

    Coat of arms of Isernhagen

  • Isernhagen in H

    Location of Isernhagen in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Uetze

    Coat of arms of Uetze

  • Uetze in H

    Location of Uetze in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Wennigsen (Deister)

    Coat of arms of Wennigsen

  • Wennigsen in H

    Location of Wennigsen in the Hanover Region

  • Wappen Wedemark

    Coat of arms of Wedemark

  • Wedemark in H

    Location of Wedemark in the Hanover Region

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