Würzburg (district) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Würzburg
District
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Bavaria
Adm. region	Lower Franconia
Region	Würzburg
Capital	Würzburg
Area
• Total	968.4 km2 (373.9 sq mi)
Population  (2008-06-30)
• Total	160,427
• Density	165.662/km2 (429.062/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	WÜ, OCH
Website	landkreis-wuerzburg.de

Würzburg is a special area in the northwestern part of Bavaria, Germany. It's called a Landkreis, which is like a county or district in other countries. It helps manage many towns and villages together.

What is Würzburg District?

A Landkreis (district) in Germany is a group of towns and villages that work together. It's different from a big city that manages itself. The Würzburg district has its own government that helps with things like schools, roads, and public services for all the smaller places inside it.

Where is Würzburg District?

The Würzburg district is located in the state of Bavaria, which is in the southern part of Germany. It's part of a larger area called Lower Franconia. The main city, also called Würzburg, is the capital of the district.

Towns and Villages in the District

Map showing the towns and municipalities in Würzburg District

The Würzburg district is made up of many different towns and smaller villages. These places work together with the district government to make sure everything runs smoothly. Some of the larger towns include Ochsenfurt, Höchberg, and Rimpar. There are also many smaller communities, each with its own unique character.

Some of the towns in the district are:

• Aub
• Eibelstadt
• Ochsenfurt
• Röttingen

Some of the market towns (which are a type of town with special rights) include:

• Bütthard
• Giebelstadt
• Helmstadt
• Sommerhausen

And some of the many municipalities (villages or small towns) are:

• Altertheim
• Estenfeld
• Gerbrunn
• Güntersleben
• Veitshöchheim

See also

• In Spanish: Distrito de Wurzburgo para niños