Sigmaringen (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sigmaringen
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Country | ![]() |
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State | Baden-Württemberg | |
Adm. region | Tübingen | |
Region | Bodensee-Oberschwaben | |
Capital | Sigmaringen | |
Area | ||
• Total | 1,204.35 km2 (465.00 sq mi) | |
Population
(2008)
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• Total | 132,419 | |
• Density | 109.9506/km2 (284.7707/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Vehicle registration | SIG | |
Website | landratsamt-sigmaringen.de |
Sigmaringen is a special area in the south of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is called a Landkreis, which is like a county or district in other countries. About 132,419 people live here.
This district is known for its beautiful natural areas. You can find it among the mountains of the Swabian Alb, the rolling hills of Linzgau, and the scenic region of Upper Swabia.
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Cities and Towns in Sigmaringen
The Sigmaringen district has several important cities and towns. These places are where many people live and work. Each city has its own history and unique features.
Main Cities
Here are some of the larger cities you can find in the Sigmaringen district:
- Bad Saulgau
- Gammertingen
- Hettingen
- Mengen
- Meßkirch
- Pfullendorf
- Scheer
- Sigmaringen (This is also the capital city of the district!)
- Veringenstadt
Local Communities
Besides the main cities, there are also smaller towns and villages. These are called municipalities. They are important parts of the district too.
Smaller Towns and Villages
- Beuron
- Bingen
- Herbertingen
- Herdwangen-Schönach
- Hohentengen
- Illmensee
- Inzigkofen
- Krauchenwies
- Leibertingen
- Neufra
- Ostrach
- Sauldorf
- Schwenningen
- Sigmaringendorf
- Stetten am kalten Markt
- Wald
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Sigmaringa para niños