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Main-Taunus-Kreis
Coat of arms of Main-Taunus-Kreis
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Country  Germany
State Hessen
Adm. region Darmstadt
Capital Hofheim
Area
 • Total 222.40 km2 (85.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total 226,072
 • Density 1,016.511/km2 (2,632.75/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration MTK
Website http://www.mtk.org

The Main-Taunus-Kreis is a special kind of area called a district in the middle of Hesse, Germany. Think of it like a county in some other countries. It's part of a bigger area known as the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region, which is a busy and important part of Germany.

Exploring the Main-Taunus-Kreis

The Main-Taunus-Kreis is located in the state of Hesse. Its main town, or capital, is Hofheim. This district is known for being a mix of busy cities and quieter, green areas. It's a place where many people live and work.

What is a German District?

In Germany, a "Kreis" is a local government area. It helps organize things like schools, roads, and public services for the towns and villages within its borders. The Main-Taunus-Kreis has its own local government that works to serve the people living there.

Towns and Municipalities in Main-Taunus-Kreis

Municipalities in MTK
Towns and municipalities in Main-Taunus-Kreis

The Main-Taunus-Kreis is made up of several towns and smaller communities called municipalities. Each of these places has its own unique character. Here's a list of them:

Towns Municipalities
  • Bad Soden
  • Eppstein
  • Eschborn
  • Flörsheim
  • Hattersheim am Main
  • Hochheim
  • Hofheim
  • Kelkheim
  • Schwalbach am Taunus
  • Kriftel
  • Liederbach am Taunus
  • Sulzbach
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