Deggendorf is a Landkreis (district) in Bavaria, Germany. It is bordered by (from the north and clockwise) the districts of Regen, Freyung-Grafenau, Passau, Rottal-Inn, Dingolfing-Landau and Straubing-Bogen.
Deggendorf | |
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Adm. region | Lower Bavaria |
| Capital | Deggendorf |
| Government | |
| • District admin. | Bernd Sibler (CSU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 861 km2 (332 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2023)[1] | |
| • Total | 123,129 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | DEG |
| Website | landkreis-deggendorf.de |
History
editThe district was established in 1936. Minor changes of the borders in 1972 led to the present form of the district.
Geography
editThe Danube river runs through the district from west to east, dividing it into two unequal regions. North of the Danube the Bavarian Forest rises steeply. In the south there is relatively plain countryside. The Isar river enters the district in the south and meets the Danube close to the town of Deggendorf. The Einödriegel (1,220 m) is the highest point within the county.
Coat of arms
editThe double eagle was the symbol of the monastery of Metten, which was the first Christian outpost in the region. The blue line stands for the river Danube, the green hills symbolise the Bavarian Forest.
Towns and municipalities
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References
edit- ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).
External links
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- Official website (German)