Mansfeld-Südharz Rural District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mansfeld-Südharz
District
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Saxony-Anhalt
Capital	Sangerhausen
Area
• Total	1,449 km2 (559 sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	MSH
Website	mansfeldsuedharz.de

Mansfeld-Südharz is a district located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt in Germany. It is in the central part of the country. The main city and capital of this district is Sangerhausen. This area is known for its interesting history and natural beauty.

How Mansfeld-Südharz Was Formed

The district of Mansfeld-Südharz is quite new. It was created in 2007. Before that, there were two separate districts. These were the old district of Sangerhausen and the district called Mansfelder Land. These two areas joined together to form the single, larger district we know today. This change was part of a bigger plan to update district borders in Saxony-Anhalt.

Towns and Communities in Mansfeld-Südharz

The Mansfeld-Südharz district is made up of many towns and smaller communities. Each of these places has its own unique character. The capital city, Sangerhausen, is one of the most important towns. Another important town is Mansfeld.

Many smaller towns and villages in the district work together. They form groups called Verwaltungsgemeinschaften. This German word means "administrative communities." These groups help manage local services and make decisions for their areas.

Here are some of the main towns and administrative communities in the district:

• Free Towns: These are towns that manage their own affairs.
  • Mansfeld
  • Sangerhausen

• Administrative Communities (Verwaltungsgemeinschaften): These are groups of smaller towns and villages that work together.
  • Allstedt-Kaltenborn: Includes towns like Allstedt (which is the main town of this group), Beyernaumburg, and Blankenheim.
  • Gerbstedt: Features Gerbstedt as its main town, along with places like Augsdorf and Friedeburg.
  • Goldene Aue: This group includes Kelbra (the main town), Berga, and Wallhausen.
  • Hettstedt: Its main town is Hettstedt, and it also includes Ritterode and Walbeck.
  • Lutherstadt Eisleben: This community is centered around Eisleben, a historically important town.
  • Mansfelder Grund-Helbra: Includes Helbra as its main town, along with Ahlsdorf and Benndorf.
  • Roßla-Südharz: This group has Roßla as its main town. It also includes Stolberg, a town known for its historic buildings.
  • Seegebiet Mansfelder Land: The main town here is Röblingen am See. Other places include Aseleben and Seeburg.
  • Wipper-Eine: This community's main town is Quenstedt. It also includes Sandersleben and Welbsleben.