Tübingen (district) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tübingen
District
Coat of arms
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	TÜ
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:

• Mössingen
• Rottenburg am Neckar
• Tübingen

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

In Spanish: Distrito de Tubinga para niños