Stendal Rural District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stendal
District
Country	Germany
State	Saxony-Anhalt
Capital	Stendal
Area
• Total	2,423.04 km2 (935.54 sq mi)
Population  (2002)
• Total	136,866
• Density	56.4852/km2 (146.2961/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	SDL
Website	landkreis-stendal.de

Stendal is a district, which is like a region, located in the northeast part of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It was created in 1994. Before that, it was three smaller districts: the old Stendal district, Osterburg, and Havelberg.

International Friends: Partnerships

Districts and towns often make special connections with places in other countries. These are called "partnerships" or "twin town agreements." It's a way for different places to learn from each other and build friendships.

Stendal has partnerships with:

• The Yarzevo District in  Russia
• The Mažeikiai district in  Lithuania
• Vårgårda in  Sweden
• Lippe in  North Rhine-Westphalia,  Germany

What Does the Stendal Coat of Arms Mean?

The official coat of arms for the Stendal district.

A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a district or family. The Stendal coat of arms tells a story about its history.

• The red eagle on the left side of the shield is a symbol of Brandenburg. This is because the Altmark region, where Stendal is, was historically part of Brandenburg. It also represents the Havelland district.
• The golden trefoil with three oak leaves stands for the old district of Stendal. This symbol comes from the coat of arms of the famous Bismarck family.
• The three golden diamonds on a black background come from the coat of arms of the dukes of Osterburg. They represent the former Osterburg district.