Allenstein (region)

Regierungsbezirk Allenstein was a "Regierungsbezirk", or government region, of the Prussian Province of East Prussia from 1905-45. The regional capital was Allenstein (Olsztyn).

History

The government region was created out of the southern districts of Regierungsbezirk Gumbinnen and Regierungsbezirk Königsberg on November 1, 1905.

In 1945 following World War II, Regierungsbezirk Allenstein was dissolved when East Prussia was partitioned between Poland and the Soviet Union according to the Potsdam Conference.

Districts

As of 31 December, 1937

Urban districts

#Allenstein

Landkreise

#Allenstein
#Johannisburg (Pisz today, Jańsbork between 1945-1946)
#Lötzen (Giżycko today, Lec between 1945-1946)
#Lyck (Ełk today)
#Neidenburg (Nidzica today, Nibork between 1945-1946)
#Ortelsburg (Szczytno today)
#Osterode (Ostróda today)
#Rößel (Rezsel today) (seat: Bischofsburg)
#Sensburg (Mrągowo today, Żądźbork between 1945-1947)