Heidenheim (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heidenheim
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Baden-Württemberg | |
| Adm. region | Stuttgart | |
| Region | Ostwürttemberg | |
| Capital | Heidenheim an der Brenz | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 627.19 km2 (242.16 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2002)
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| • Total | 136,993 | |
| • Density | 218.4234/km2 (565.714/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | HDH | |
| Website | http://www.landkreis-heidenheim.de | |
Heidenheim is a special area in the east of Baden-Württemberg, a state in Germany. It's known as a Landkreis, which means a rural district. You can think of it like a county in some other countries. It's a place where many towns and villages are grouped together.
The capital city of the Heidenheim district is Heidenheim an der Brenz. This district shares its borders with several other districts. These include Ostalbkreis, Dillingen, Günzburg, Alb-Donau, and Göppingen.
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Towns and Communities in Heidenheim
The Heidenheim district is made up of different cities and smaller communities. Each of these places has its own unique character and history. Here are the main cities and communities you can find in this district:
Main Cities in Heidenheim
These are the larger, more developed areas within the district:
- Giengen (Brenz)
- Heidenheim (Brenz)
- Herbrechtingen
- Niederstotzingen
Smaller Communities and Villages
These are the municipalities, which are often smaller towns or groups of villages:
- Dischingen
- Gerstetten
- Hermaringen
- Königsbronn
- Nattheim
- Sontheim (Brenz)
- Steinheim am Albuch
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Heidenheim para niños
