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Rottweil
Coat of arms of Rottweil
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Country  Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Adm. region Freiburg
Region Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg
Capital Rottweil
Area
 • Total 769.48 km2 (297.10 sq mi)
Population
 (12.31.2008)
 • Total 141,073
 • Density 183.3355/km2 (474.837/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration RW
Website http://www.landkreis-rottweil.de

Rottweil is a special area in Germany called a Landkreis, which means "district." It's located in the middle of a state named Baden-Württemberg. This district is known for its beautiful natural areas.

Part of Rottweil is covered by the tall Black Forest mountains. Another part includes the Swabian Alb, which is a high plateau. The Neckar River flows right through the district. It starts in the south and moves north.

Exploring Rottweil District

Rottweil is a district in Germany. Think of it like a county in some other countries. It's a way to organize different towns and cities together. The district has its own local government. This government helps manage things like roads and schools for everyone living there.

Main Towns and Cities in Rottweil

The Rottweil district is home to several important towns and cities. These places are where people live, work, and go to school. Each one has its own history and special features.

Here are some of the main cities and towns you can find in the Rottweil district:

  • Dornhan
  • Oberndorf am Neckar
  • Rottweil (This is the capital city of the district!)
  • Schiltach
  • Schramberg
  • Sulz am Neckar
  • Aichhalden
  • Dunningen
  • Epfendorf
  • Hardt
  • Villingendorf
Municipalities in RW
Towns and municipalities in Landkreis Rottweil

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Distrito de Rottweil para niños

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