Ostalbkreis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ostalbkreis
District
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Baden-Württemberg
Adm. region	Stuttgart
Region	Ostwürttemberg
Capital	Aalen
Area
• Total	1,511.5 km2 (583.6 sq mi)
Population  (12.31.2008)
• Total	313,576
• Density	207.460/km2 (537.319/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	AA, GD
Website	http://www.ostalbkreis.de

The Ostalbkreis is a special area in eastern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It's called a Landkreis or district. Think of it like a county in other countries.

This district is in the eastern part of the Swabian Jura mountains. It's a beautiful area with hills and valleys. Important rivers like the Rems, the Jagst, and the Kocher flow through the district.

Towns and Communities in Ostalbkreis

Towns and municipalities in Ostalbkreis

The Ostalbkreis district is made up of many different towns and smaller communities. These places work together as part of the district.

Some of the main towns in the Ostalbkreis are:

• Aalen: This is the capital city of the district.
• Schwäbisch Gmünd: Another large and important town.
• Ellwangen (Jagst)
• Bopfingen
• Heubach
• Lorch (Württemberg)
• Neresheim
• Oberkochen

Besides these towns, there are many smaller communities. They all help make the Ostalbkreis a lively place to live.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Ostalb para niños