Limburg-Weilburg Rural District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Limburg-Weilburg
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Hesse |
| Adm. region | Gießen |
| Capital | Limburg (Lahn) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 738.44 km2 (285.11 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 175,679 |
| • Density | 237.9056/km2 (616.173/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | LM |
| Website | www.kreis-limburg.de |
Limburg-Weilburg is a special area, like a county, in the western part of Hesse, Germany. It's a place where many people live and work.
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A Look Back: History of Limburg-Weilburg
Long ago, in 1867, an area called Oberlahnkreis was formed. Its main town was Weilburg.
Later, in 1886, another area called Limburg an der Lahn district started. Its main town was Limburg.
These two areas became one in 1974. That's how the Limburg-Weilburg district we know today was created!
Where is Limburg-Weilburg? Geography
This district sits between two cool mountain areas. They are called Westerwald and Taunus.
The most important river flowing through the district is the Lahn. Rivers are often very important for towns and nature!
What Do the Symbols Mean? Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Limburg-Weilburg shows symbols from its two older districts.
The cross comes from the Limburg district. It represents Saint George, who is the patron saint of the big cathedral in Limburg. It also shows the bishops of Trier, who owned the Limburg area a long time ago in the 14th century. The checkered bar inside the cross comes from the Counts of Limburg from the 15th century.
The lion inside the small shield is from the Oberlahn district. This lion is the symbol of Nassau. This is because the area used to be part of the Duchy of Nassau.
Towns and Communities in Limburg-Weilburg
The Limburg-Weilburg district is made up of several towns and smaller communities. Each of these places has its own unique history and charm.
Here are the main towns:
- Bad Camberg
- Hadamar
- Limburg an der Lahn
- Runkel
- Weilburg
And here are the communities:
- Beselich
- Brechen
- Dornburg
- Elbtal
- Elz
- Hünfelden
- Löhnberg
- Mengerskirchen
- Merenberg
- Selters
- Villmar
- Waldbrunn
- Weilmünster
- Weinbach
