Neumarkt (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Neumarkt
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Bavaria | |
| Adm. region | Upper Palatinate | |
| Region | Regensburg | |
| Capital | Neumarkt | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,344 km2 (519 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 126,400 | |
| • Density | 94.05/km2 (243.58/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | NM, PAR | |
| Website | landkreis-neumarkt.de | |
The Neumarkt district is a special area in Bavaria, a big state in Germany. In Germany, these areas are called Landkreise, which means "rural districts." It's a bit like a county in other countries. This district is known for its beautiful natural scenery and interesting towns.
The Neumarkt district is nestled among the mountains of the Franconian Jura. This area is famous for its rolling hills and unique rock formations. A big part of the southern district is covered by the Altmühl Valley Nature Park. This park is a wonderful place to explore nature, with lots of trails for hiking and cycling.
Towns and Municipalities
The Neumarkt district is made up of several towns and smaller communities called municipalities. Each of these places has its own unique history and charm. Here are the main towns and municipalities you can find in the district:
Towns
- Berching
- Dietfurt
- Freystadt
- Neumarkt (This is the main town and capital of the district!)
- Parsberg
- Velburg
Municipalities
- Berg
- Berngau
- Breitenbrunn
- Deining
- Hohenfels
- Lauterhofen
- Lupburg
- Mühlhausen
- Pilsach
- Postbauer-Heng
- Pyrbaum
- Sengenthal
- Seubersdorf
See also
