Havelland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Havelland
District
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Brandenburg
Capital	Rathenow
Area
• Total	1,717 km2 (663 sq mi)
Population  (2002)
• Total	152,200
• Density	88.64/km2 (229.58/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	HVL
Website	http://www.havelland.de

Welcome to Havelland! This interesting place is a district located in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. It's known for its beautiful landscapes, especially around the Havel river.

Exploring Havelland's History

The Havelland district was created in 1993. It was formed by joining two older districts, Nauen and Rathenow. The name "Havelland" actually refers to the wider area around the Havel river. This region stretches between the big city of Berlin and the Elbe river. Even though the cities of Brandenburg and Potsdam are in this larger region, they are not part of the Havelland district itself. Our district mainly covers the areas north of the Havel river.

Symbols: The Havelland Coat of Arms

Coat of arms of Havelland

Every district has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Havelland's coat of arms tells a story about its history and nature.

• The red eagle is a very important symbol. It represents the state of Brandenburg, where Havelland is located.
• The eagle's head on the coat of arms comes from the old coat of arms of Rathenow. Rathenow is one of the main towns in the district.
• The swan is also a key symbol. Swans are often seen in the Havelland region, especially near the Havel river. They represent the beautiful natural areas of the district.

Towns and Communities in Havelland

The Havelland district is made up of several towns and smaller communities. These are organized in different ways.

Main Towns (Amt-free)

Some towns manage their own local affairs directly. They are called "Amt-free" towns. These include:

• Falkensee
• Ketzin
• Nauen
• Premnitz
• Rathenow

Independent Communities (Amt-free)

There are also several independent communities that manage themselves. These are:

• Brieselang
• Dallgow-Döberitz
• Milower Land
• Schönwalde-Glien
• Wustermark

Groups of Communities (Ämter)

Other smaller towns and villages group together to share administrative services. These groups are called "Ämter". Each Amt has a main town where its offices are located.

Friesack Amt

The Amt of Friesack includes:

• Friesack (This is the main town and also a town)
• Mühlenberge
• Paulinenaue
• Pessin
• Retzow
• Wiesenaue

Nennhausen Amt

The Amt of Nennhausen includes:

• Kotzen
• Märkisch Luch
• Nennhausen (This is the main town)
• Stechow-Ferchesar

Rhinow Amt

The Amt of Rhinow includes:

• Gollenberg
• Großderschau
• Havelaue
• Kleßen-Görne
• Rhinow (This is the main town and also a town)
• Seeblick

Images for kids

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  Sub-regions and waterbodies of the Havelland

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  The Havelland Cycleway near Paaren im Glien

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  The Hohennauensches Bruch in the West Havelland Nature Park

See also

In Spanish: Havelland para niños