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Leipzig
District
Saxony Landkreis Leipzig 2008.png
Country  Germany
State Saxony
Adm. region Leipzig
Capital Borna
Area
 • Total 1,646.78 km2 (635.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total 278,063
 • Density 168.8525/km2 (437.3261/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration L
Website www.landkreisleipzig.de

The rural district Leipzig is a special area in Saxony, which is one of the states in Germany. Think of it like a big county or region. It was created in August 2008. This district was formed by joining two older districts: Muldentalkreis and Leipziger Land. The main office, or capital city, of the Leipzig district is Borna.

What is the Leipzig District?

The Leipzig rural district is a large area in Germany. It covers about 1,646.78 square kilometers. That's quite a big space! In 2007, about 278,063 people lived there. This means that on average, about 168 people lived in every square kilometer.

Why Districts are Important

Districts like Leipzig help to organize how a state works. They manage many things for the people who live there. This includes things like schools, roads, and local services. Each district has its own government that makes decisions for its area. The car license plates in this district have the letter 'L' on them.

Towns and Communities in Leipzig District

The Leipzig district is made up of many different towns and smaller communities. These places work together as part of the larger district. Here are some of the towns and communities that belong to the Leipzig rural district:

Main Towns in the District

  • Bad Lausick
  • Böhlen
  • Borna (the capital city)
  • Brandis
  • Colditz
  • Frohburg
  • Geithain
  • Grimma
  • Groitzsch
  • Kitzscher
  • Kohren-Sahlis
  • Markkleeberg
  • Markranstädt
  • Mutzschen
  • Naunhof
  • Nerchau
  • Pegau
  • Regis-Breitingen
  • Rötha
  • Trebsen
  • Wurzen
  • Zwenkau

Smaller Communities and Villages

  • Belgershain
  • Bennewitz
  • Borsdorf
  • Deutzen
  • Elstertrebnitz
  • Espenhain
  • Falkenhain
  • Großbothen
  • Großpösna
  • Hohburg
  • Kitzen
  • Lobstädt
  • Machern
  • Narsdorf
  • Neukieritzsch
  • Otterwisch
  • Parthenstein
  • Thallwitz
  • Thümmlitzwalde
  • Zschadraß

These towns and communities are all important parts of the Leipzig rural district. They each have their own unique history and local life.

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