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Hochsauerlandkreis
District
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Country  Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Adm. region Arnsberg
Capital Meschede
Area
 • Total 1,958.708 km2 (756.261 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total 281,188
 • Density 143.55790/km2 (371.8132/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration HSK
Website http://www.hochsauerlandkreis.de

Hochsauerland is a cool place in Germany! It's a "Landkreis," which is like a big county or district. You can find it in the eastern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, a state in Germany.

History of Hochsauerland

This district was created in 1975. Before that, there were three smaller districts: Arnsberg, Brilon, and Meschede. They all joined together to form the Hochsauerland district. This was part of a big plan to reorganize districts in North Rhine-Westphalia.

What Does the Coat of Arms Mean?

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The official coat of arms for Hochsauerland.

The coat of arms for Hochsauerland is special. It looks just like the old one from the Arnsberg district. You can see an eagle on it. This eagle was a symbol for the powerful earls of Arnsberg long ago.

In 1368, the Arnsberg county lost its independence. It then became part of the land ruled by the bishops of Cologne. That's why the eagle on the coat of arms also has a cross from Cologne.

Towns and Municipalities in Hochsauerland

Hochsauerland is made up of several towns and smaller communities called municipalities. Here are some of the main ones:

Towns

Municipalities

  • Bestwig
  • Eslohe
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