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Mittelsachsen
Saxony Landkreis Mittelsachsen 2008.png
Country  Germany
State Saxony
Adm. region Chemnitz
Capital Freiberg
Area
 • Total 2,112.40 km2 (815.60 sq mi)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total 337,792
 • Density 159.9091/km2 (414.1627/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration FG
Website www.landkreis-mittelsachsen.de

Mittelsachsen is a special area in Saxony, Germany. It's like a big county or region. This district was created in August 2008. It was formed by joining three older districts: Freiberg, Döbeln, and Mittweida. Its capital city is Freiberg.

About Mittelsachsen

Mittelsachsen is located in the state of Saxony. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes. It has a mix of towns, villages, and natural spaces. The district covers about 2,112 square kilometers. That's a pretty big area to explore!

How Mittelsachsen Was Formed

Before 2008, Germany reorganized some of its districts. This was done to make local government more efficient. Mittelsachsen was created during this time. It brought together three smaller districts. This helped combine resources and services for the people living there.

Towns and Villages

Mittelsachsen is home to many different towns and smaller communities. Each place has its own unique history and charm. Here is a list of the main towns and municipalities in the district:

Towns Municipalities
  1. Augustusburg
  2. Brand-Erbisdorf
  3. Burgstädt
  4. Döbeln
  5. Flöha
  6. Frankenberg
  7. Frauenstein
  8. Freiberg
  9. Geringswalde
  10. Großschirma
  11. Hainichen
  12. Hartha
  13. Leisnig
  14. Lunzenau
  15. Mittweida
  16. Oederan
  17. Penig
  18. Rochlitz
  19. Roßwein
  20. Sayda
  21. Waldheim
  1. Altmittweida
  2. Bobritzsch-Hilbersdorf
  3. Claußnitz
  4. Dorfchemnitz
  5. Eppendorf
  6. Erlau
  7. Großhartmannsdorf
  8. Großweitzschen
  9. Halsbrücke
  10. Hartmannsdorf
  11. Königsfeld
  12. Königshain-Wiederau
  13. Kriebstein
  14. Leubsdorf
  15. Lichtenau
  16. Lichtenberg
  1. Mühlau
  2. Mulda
  3. Neuhausen
  4. Niederwiesa
  5. Oberschöna
  6. Ostrau
  7. Rechenberg-Bienenmühle
  8. Reinsberg
  9. Rossau
  10. Seelitz
  11. Striegistal
  12. Taura
  13. Wechselburg
  14. Weißenborn
  15. Zettlitz
  16. Zschaitz-Ottewig
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