Neckar-Odenwald facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Baden-Württemberg | |
| Adm. region | Karlsruhe | |
| Region | Rhein-Neckar-Odenwald | |
| Capital | Mosbach (Baden) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,126.29 km2 (434.86 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2013)
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| • Total | 141,584 | |
| • Density | 125.7083/km2 (325.5830/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | MOS, BCH | |
| Website | http://www.neckar-odenwald-kreis.de | |
The Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis is a special area in Germany, like a county or a region. It's located in the northern part of Baden-Württemberg, which is one of Germany's states. The main town and administrative center of this district is Mosbach (Baden).
This district gets its name from two important natural features: the Neckar River and the Odenwald forest. It's a beautiful area known for its green landscapes and charming towns.
What is a German District?
In Germany, a Landkreis (which means "rural district" or "county") is a type of local government area. It helps manage things for several towns and communities that are grouped together. Think of it as a larger neighborhood that helps smaller towns work together.
The Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis has its own government office, called the official district office. This office helps with many important services for the people living in the district.
Towns and Communities
The Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis is made up of many different towns and smaller communities. Each of these places has its own unique character. The district office in Mosbach helps to coordinate services and projects across all these areas.
Main Towns
These are some of the larger towns in the Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis:
- Adelsheim
- Buchen (which also has two smaller district offices)
- Mosbach (This is the main town where the official district office is located)
- Osterburken
- Ravenstein
- Walldürn
Other Communities
Besides the main towns, there are many other lovely communities in the district:
- Aglasterhausen
- Billigheim
- Binau
- Elztal
- Fahrenbach
- Hardheim
- Haßmersheim
- Höpfingen
- Hüffenhardt
- Limbach
- Mudau
- Neckargerach
- Neckarzimmern
- Neunkirchen
- Obrigheim
- Rosenberg (Baden)
- Schefflenz
- Schwarzach
- Seckach
- Waldbrunn
- Zwingenberg (Baden)
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Neckar-Odenwald para niños
