Torgau-Oschatz Rural District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Torgau-Oschatz
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| Adm. region | Leipzig |
| Capital | Torgau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,167.52 km2 (450.78 sq mi) |
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 100,485 |
| • Density | 86.0670/km2 (222.9126/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | TO |
| Website | http://www.torgau-oschatz.de |
Torgau-Oschatz was a rural district, also known as a Landkreis, located in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It was created in 1994 when two smaller districts, Oschatz and Torgau, joined together. Six towns from the old Eilenburg district also became part of Torgau-Oschatz at that time.
What the Coat of Arms Means
The main symbol you see in the coat of arms is a lion. This lion represents Meißen, an important historical area that used to own this land. The lion is holding a branch from a linden or lime tree. This branch shows how important the forests and farming are in the district. The wavy line at the bottom of the shield stands for the Elbe River, which flows through the area.
This special coat of arms was officially approved on January 12, 1996.
Towns and Villages
The Torgau-Oschatz district was made up of several towns and many smaller villages. Here are some of the main towns:
- Belgern
- Dahlen
- Dommitzsch
- Mügeln
- Oschatz
- Schildau
- Torgau
Some of these towns and villages worked together in groups called Verwaltungsgemeinschaften. This is a way for smaller communities to share administrative tasks and resources.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Torgau-Oschatz para niños
