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Tübingen
Coat of arms of Tübingen
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Country  Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Adm. region Tübingen
Region Neckar-Alb
Capital Tübingen
Area
 • Total 519.13 km2 (200.44 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total 213,608
 • Density 411.473/km2 (1,065.710/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration
Website https://www.kreis-tuebingen.de/

Tübingen is a special area in the middle of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is known as a Landkreis, which means a district or county. The main city in this district is also called Tübingen.

About the Tübingen District

The Tübingen district is located in the southwestern part of Germany. It is a beautiful area with a mix of towns, villages, and natural landscapes. Many people live and work here.

What is a German District?

In Germany, a Landkreis (district) is a type of local government area. It helps manage things for several towns and communities that are close together. This includes things like schools, roads, and public services. It's similar to a county in other countries.

Geography and Nature

The most important river flowing through the Tübingen district is the Neckar. This river is a major waterway in Baden-Württemberg. It helps shape the landscape and provides a home for many plants and animals. The district covers about 519 square kilometers (200 square miles).

Towns and Villages

The Tübingen district is made up of several towns and many smaller communities. Each place has its own unique character and history.

Here are the main towns in the district:

And here are some of the communities, often called municipalities:

  • Ammerbuch
  • Bodelshausen
  • Dettenhausen
  • Dußlingen
  • Gomaringen
  • Hirrlingen
  • Kirchentellinsfurt
  • Kilchberg
  • Kusterdingen
  • Nehren
  • Neustetten
  • Ofterdingen
  • Starzach



See also

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

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