Schweinfurt (district) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Schweinfurt
District
Country	Germany
State	Bavaria
Adm. region	Lower Franconia
Region	Main-Rhön
Capital	Schweinfurt
Area
• Total	842 km2 (325 sq mi)
Population  (2008-06-30)
• Total	114,444
• Density	135.92/km2 (352.03/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	SW
Website	landkreis-schweinfurt.de

Schweinfurt is a Landkreis, which means a district or a county, located in the northwestern part of Bavaria, a large state in Germany. It's a region known for its natural beauty, with important rivers and several hill ranges.

Geography of Schweinfurt District

The Schweinfurt district is home to two main rivers: the Main River and the Wern River. These rivers are important for the local environment and communities.

The district is surrounded by several interesting hill chains. To the east, you'll find the Haßberge hills. In the northwest, there are the Rhön Mountains, which are famous for their unique landscapes. To the west lies the Spessart forest, and in the southeast, you can explore the Steigerwald forest. These natural areas offer many opportunities for outdoor activities.

Towns and Communities

Towns and communities in Landkreis Schweinfurt

The Schweinfurt district is made up of several towns and many smaller communities. These places are where people live, work, and go to school. Some of the towns are larger, while others are smaller villages.

Here are some of the main towns and communities in the district:

• Towns:
  • Gerolzhofen
  • Stadtlauringen
• Markets (larger villages):
  • Oberschwarzach
  • Werneck
• Other Communities:
  • Bergrheinfeld
  • Dingolshausen
  • Dittelbrunn
  • Donnersdorf
  • Euerbach
  • Frankenwinheim
  • Geldersheim
  • Gochsheim
  • Grafenrheinfeld
  • Grettstadt
  • Kolitzheim
  • Lülsfeld
  • Michelau im Steigerwald
  • Niederwerrn
  • Poppenhausen
  • Röthlein
  • Schonungen
  • Schwanfeld
  • Schwebheim
  • Sennfeld
  • Sulzheim
  • Üchtelhausen
  • Waigolshausen
  • Wasserlosen
  • Wipfeld

Some of these communities work together in groups called Verwaltungsgemeinschaften, which means administrative communities. This helps them manage their local services more efficiently.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Schweinfurt para niños