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Hersfeld-Rotenburg
District
Hesse hef.png
Country  Germany
State Hesse
Adm. region Kassel
Capital Bad Hersfeld
Area
 • Total 1,097.08 km2 (423.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total 129,578
 • Density 118.1117/km2 (305.9079/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration HEF
Website http://www.hef-rof.de

Hersfeld-Rotenburg is a special area called a Kreis, or district, in the eastern part of Hesse, Germany. Think of it like a county in other countries. It's a place where many towns and villages come together.

History of Hersfeld-Rotenburg

The story of Hersfeld-Rotenburg began a long time ago. In 1821, new districts were created in Hesse. These included the Hersfeld district and the Rotenburg district. They stayed pretty much the same for many years, even after Prussia took over the area of Hesse-Kassel.

Later, in 1972, something big happened. The two separate districts, Hersfeld and Rotenburg, decided to join together. This created the single, larger district we know today as Hersfeld-Rotenburg. This change helped to organize the region better.

What the Coat of Arms Means

Wappen Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg
The official coat of arms for Hersfeld-Rotenburg.

Every district has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge that tells a story about the area. The coat of arms for Hersfeld-Rotenburg is a mix of symbols from its two older parts.

  • The cross you see on the left side comes from the old Hersfeld abbey. An abbey is a type of monastery, a very old and important religious building.
  • The linden branch on the right side is taken from the city's own symbol for Rotenburg. A linden tree is a common and beautiful tree found in the region.

Together, these symbols show the history and important places of both Hersfeld and Rotenburg, now combined into one district.

Towns and Municipalities

The Hersfeld-Rotenburg district is made up of several towns and smaller communities called municipalities. These are the places where people live, work, and go to school. Each one has its own unique character.

Here are some of the main towns and municipalities in the district:

Towns

Municipalities

  • Alheim
  • Breitenbach am Herzberg
  • Cornberg
  • Friedewald
  • Hauneck
  • Haunetal
  • Hohenroda
  • Kirchheim
  • Ludwigsau
  • Nentershausen
  • Neuenstein
  • Niederaula
  • Philippsthal (Werra)
  • Ronshausen
  • Schenklengsfeld
  • Wildeck
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