Leer (district) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leer
District
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Lower Saxony
Capital	Leer
Area
• Total	1,086 km2 (419 sq mi)
Population  (2002)
• Total	163,800
• Density	150.83/km2 (390.64/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	LER
Website	landkreis-leer.de

The Leer district (called Landkreis Leer in German) is a special area in Lower Saxony, Germany. It's like a county or region that has its own local government. The main town and capital of this district is Leer.

This district is located in the southern part of a region called East Frisia. A big river named the Ems River flows right through the Leer district. It starts in the south and empties into the Dollart, which is a bay connected to the North Sea.

A cool part of the Leer district is the island of Borkum. This island is one of the East Frisian Islands and is a popular place to visit. Also, some of the district's land is part of the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park. This park is famous for its unique nature and wildlife.

Towns and Villages in Leer District

The Leer district is made up of several towns and smaller communities. Each one has its own special features and history.

Map showing the towns and municipalities in Leer district.

Main Towns

These are the larger towns in the district:

• Borkum – An island town known for its beaches.
• Leer – The capital and biggest town in the district.
• Weener – A town located near the Ems River.

Independent Municipalities

These are other communities that manage themselves:

• Bunde
• Jemgum
• Moormerland
• Ostrhauderfehn
• Rhauderfehn
• Uplengen
• Westoverledingen

Groups of Villages (Samtgemeinden)

Some smaller villages group together to share services. These groups are called Samtgemeinden.

• 1. Hesel
  • Brinkum
  • Firrel
  • Hesel (This is the main village of the group)
  • Holtland
  • Neukamperfehn
  • Schwerinsdorf
• 2. Jümme
  • Detern
  • Filsum (This is the main village of the group)
  • Nortmoor

Uninhabited Island

The small, uninhabited island of Lütje Hörn is also part of the Leer district. It is not part of any town or village.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Leer para niños