- Würzburg (district)
Infobox German district
name=Würzburg
state=Bavaria
capital=Würzburg
regierungsbezirk=Unterfranken
region=Würzburg
area=967.56
population=160,222
population_as_of=2006-12-31
density=165.27
carsign=WÜ
url= [http://www.landkreis-wuerzburg.de landkreis-wuerzburg.de]
Würzburg is a "Kreis" (district) in the northwestern part of
Bavaria ,Germany . Neighboring districts are (from the north, clockwise)Main-Spessart , Schweinfurt, Kitzingen,Neustadt (Aisch)-Bad Windsheim , and the district Main-Tauber inBaden-Württemberg . The cityWürzburg is not part of the district, although it is completely enclosed by it.History
In 1852, districts were created in the region, including the precursor two districts of Würzburg and Ochsenfurt. In 1972 the previous district Würzburg was merged with the former district Ochsenfurt, and several municipalities from the districts Marktheidenfeld, Karlstadt, Kitzingen and Gerolzhofen were added to form the district with today's borders.
Partnerships
The district has sister city-like partnerships with these regions:
* -Matte Yehuda Regional Council , Israel
* -Olomouc Region , Czech RepublicCoat of arms
Towns and municipalities
External links
* [http://www.landkreis-wuerzburg.de Official website]
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