Magdeburg (region)

Magdeburg was one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, located in the north of the country.

Magdeburg
Regierungsbezirk Magdeburg
Map of Saxony-Anhalt highlighting the former Regierungsbezirk of Magdeburg
Map of Saxony-Anhalt highlighting the former Regierungsbezirk of Magdeburg
Coordinates: 52.1667°N 11.6667°E / 52.1667; 11.6667
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
Disestablished2004-01-01
Region seatMagdeburg
Area
  Total11,737 km2 (4,532 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)
  Total1,220,231
  Density100/km2 (270/sq mi)

History

The region was formed in 1815 as a subdivision of the Kingdom of Prussia's Province of Saxony, becoming part of Saxony-Anhalt after World War II. The Regierungsbezirk was disbanded on January 1, 2004. Its functions were taken over by the Landesverwaltungsamt, which has three offices at the former seats of the Bezirksregierungen.

Subdivision

See also

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