Upper Bavaria Government Region facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Upper Bavaria Oberbayern
Map of Bavaria highlighting the Regierungsbezirk of Upper Bavaria
Country	Germany
State	Bavaria
Region seat	Munich
Area
• Total	17,529.41 km2 (6,768.14 sq mi)
Population  (31 Dec. 2006)
• Total	4,279,112
• Density	244.11044/km2 (632.24314/sq mi)
Website	regierung.oberbayern.bayern.de

Flag of Upper Bavaria

Coat of arms of Upper Bavaria

Upper Bavaria is one of seven special areas in Bavaria, Germany. These areas are called "government regions" and they help manage the state. Think of it like a big administrative zone. Its capital city is Munich, which is also a very famous city in Germany!

Discovering Upper Bavaria

Upper Bavaria is a beautiful and important part of Germany. It covers a large area of about 17,529 square kilometers. That's a lot of space! As of 2006, over 4.2 million people lived here. It's known for its stunning landscapes, including parts of the Alps mountains and many lovely lakes.

What is a Government Region?

A "government region" (or Regierungsbezirk in German) is a type of administrative district. It helps the state government of Bavaria organize things like schools, roads, and public services for the people living there. Each region has its own administration that works closely with the main state government.

Cities and Districts in Upper Bavaria

Upper Bavaria is made up of different smaller areas. These include rural districts, called Landkreise, and urban districts, called Kreisfreie Städte. Urban districts are cities that manage themselves, like mini-states within the region. Rural districts are groups of smaller towns and villages.

Here are the districts that make up Upper Bavaria: