Hochtaunuskreis facts for kids
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Hochtaunuskreis
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Hesse | ||
| Adm. region | Darmstadt | ||
| Capital | Bad Homburg vor der Höhe | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 482.06 km2 (186.12 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 226,538 | ||
| • Density | 469.937/km2 (1,217.132/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Vehicle registration | HG | ||
| Website | http://www.hochtaunuskreis.de | ||
The Hochtaunuskreis is a special kind of area called a Kreis (which means district) in the middle of Hesse, a state in Germany. It's part of a bigger area known as the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region, which is a busy and important part of Germany.
This district is mostly covered by the beautiful Taunus mountains. These mountains make the area very scenic and a great place for outdoor activities.
Cities and Towns in Hochtaunuskreis
The Hochtaunuskreis is made up of several interesting cities and smaller towns. Each one has its own unique character and history.
Here are the main cities in the district:
- Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
- Friedrichsdorf
- Königstein im Taunus
- Kronberg im Taunus
- Neu-Anspach
- Oberursel (Taunus)
- Steinbach (Taunus)
- Usingen
And here are the smaller towns, often called municipalities:
- Glashütten
- Grävenwiesbach
- Schmitten
- Wehrheim
- Weilrod
More Information
You can find more information about Hochtaunuskreis for kids in Spanish here: Hochtaunuskreis para niños
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