Arnsberg Government Region facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arnsberg
Map of North Rhine-Westphalia highlighting the Regierungsbezirk of Arnsberg
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Region seat	Arnsberg
Area
• Total	8,002.34 km2 (3,089.72 sq mi)
Population  (2002)
• Total	3,802,427
• Density	475.1644/km2 (1,230.6701/sq mi)
Website	www.bra.nrw.de

Arnsberg is a special type of government area in Germany. It's one of five such areas in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. You can find Arnsberg in the southeastern part of this state. It includes the beautiful Sauerland hills and also the eastern part of the Ruhr area, which is known for its industries.

What is Arnsberg?

Arnsberg is called a Regierungsbezirk in German. Think of it like a large administrative region. It helps the state government manage a specific part of North Rhine-Westphalia. This system helps to organize public services and local governments across the state.

Where is Arnsberg Located?

The Arnsberg region covers a large area in western Germany. It stretches from the green, hilly Sauerland region in the south. This area is popular for outdoor activities. It also includes parts of the Ruhr area to the north. The Ruhr area is famous for its history of coal mining and industry.

How is Arnsberg Organized?

The Arnsberg government district is made up of different types of local areas. These include several rural districts and a few independent cities. Each of these areas has its own local government. They work together with the main Arnsberg administration.

Rural Districts (Kreise)

These are like counties or larger rural areas. They include many smaller towns and villages.

• Ennepe-Ruhr Rural District
• Hochsauerland Rural District
• Märkischer Kreis
• Olpe
• Siegen-Wittgenstein Rural District
• Soest
• Unna

Independent Cities (Kreisfreie Städte)

These are cities that manage themselves. They are not part of any rural district. They have their own city governments.

• Bochum
• Dortmund
• Hagen
• Hamm
• Herne