Ried im Innkreis District facts for kids

The Ried im Innkreis District is a special area in Upper Austria, which is one of the nine states in Austria. Think of it like a county or a region within a larger state. This district is known for its beautiful landscapes and many small towns.

Understanding Districts in Austria

In Austria, a "district" (called a Bezirk in German) is a way to organize different parts of a state. These districts help manage local services and administration. They are important for how the country is governed at a local level.

Location and Size

The Ried im Innkreis District is located in the western part of Upper Austria. It covers an area of about 585 square kilometers (around 226 square miles). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city.

Population

According to a count in 2001, about 58,203 people lived in the Ried im Innkreis District. The population density tells us how many people live in each square kilometer. This district has a moderate population density.

Towns and Villages

The Ried im Innkreis District is made up of 36 different municipalities. A municipality is like a local town or village, often with its own local government. These municipalities work together within the district.

List of Municipalities

Here are the 36 municipalities that are part of the Ried im Innkreis District:

• Andrichsfurt
• Antiesenhofen
• Aurolzmünster
• Eberschwang
• Eitzing
• Geiersberg
• Geinberg
• Gurten
• Hohenzell
• Kirchdorf am Inn
• Kirchheim im Innkreis
• Lambrechten
• Lohnsburg
• Mehrnbach
• Mettmach
• Mörschwang
• Mühlheim am Inn
• Neuhofen im Innkreis
• Obernberg am Inn
• Ort im Innkreis
• Pattigham
• Peterskirchen
• Pramet
• Reichersberg
• Ried im Innkreis
• Sankt Georgen bei Obernberg am Inn
• Sankt Marienkirchen am Hausruck
• Sankt Martin im Innkreis
• Schildorn
• Senftenbach
• Taiskirchen im Innkreis
• Tumeltsham
• Utzenaich
• Waldzell
• Weilbach
• Wippenham

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Ried im Innkreis para niños