Mittweida Rural District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Landkreis Mittweida
District
Country	Germany
State	Saxony
Adm. region	Chemnitz
Capital	Mittweida
Area
• Total	773.18 km2 (298.53 sq mi)
Population  (2001)
• Total	136,684
• Density	176.7816/km2 (457.862/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	MW
Website	http://www.landkreis-mittweida.de

Mittweida is a district located in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It's a region known for its beautiful landscapes and interesting history, situated in the eastern part of Germany.

A Look Back: Mittweida's History

The Mittweida district was officially formed in 1994. This happened when three older districts were combined: Hainichen, Rochlitz, and a part of the Chemnitz district. This joining of areas created the Mittweida district as it is today.

Understanding the Mittweida Coat of Arms

The official coat of arms for Mittweida district

The coat of arms for Mittweida district tells a story about its past. In the top right corner, you can see a lion. This lion represents Meißen, a very old and important region in German history. Most of the land that makes up Mittweida district used to be part of Meißen.

Below the lion, there are three blue wavy lines. These lines are symbols for the three main rivers that flow through the district. These rivers are the Zwickauer Mulde, the Chemnitz, and the Zschopau. They are important natural features of the area.

Towns and Communities in Mittweida

The Mittweida district is made up of several towns and smaller communities. Each one has its own unique character and history. Here are some of the main places you'll find in the district:

Main Cities and Towns

• Burgstädt
• Frankenberg
• Geringswalde
• Hainichen
• Lunzenau
• Mittweida
• Penig
• Rochlitz

Smaller Communities and Villages

• Altmittweida
• Claußnitz
• Erlau
• Hartmannsdorf
• Königsfeld
• Königshain-Wiederau
• Kriebstein
• Lichtenau
• Mühlau
• Rossau
• Seelitz
• Striegistal
• Taura
• Tiefenbach
• Wechselburg
• Zettlitz