Oldenburg (district) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Oldenburg
District
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Lower Saxony
Capital	Wildeshausen
Area
• Total	1,063 km2 (410 sq mi)
Population  (2003)
• Total	124,800
• Density	117.40/km2 (304.07/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	OL
Website	oldenburg-kreis.de

The District of Oldenburg is a special area in Germany, located in the state of Lower Saxony. Think of a district like a county in some other countries. It's a region that has its own local government and helps manage things for the towns and villages within it.

The Hunte River flows right through the Oldenburg district. It starts in the south and makes its way north, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

What's Inside the Oldenburg District?

Towns and municipalities in Landkreis Oldenburg

The District of Oldenburg is made up of several towns and smaller communities. These are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local council that helps run things like schools, parks, and local services.

The main town and capital of the district is Wildeshausen. It's an important center for the area.

Towns and Free Municipalities

Here are some of the larger towns and "free municipalities" in the district. "Free" means they manage their own affairs without being part of a larger group of communities called a Samtgemeinde.

• Wildeshausen (This is the capital town!)
• Dötlingen
• Ganderkesee
• Großenkneten
• Hatten
• Hude
• Wardenburg

Samtgemeinden (Collective Municipalities)

Some smaller villages and towns group together to form a Samtgemeinde. This means they share some administrative tasks to make things easier.

• Harpstedt (This is the main town for this group)
  • Beckeln
  • Colnrade
  • Dünsen
  • Groß Ippener
  • Harpstedt
  • Kirchseelte
  • Prinzhöfte
  • Winkelsett

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Oldemburgo para niños