Chemnitz (region)
Chemnitz (German pronunciation: [ˈkɛmnɪt͡s] ) is one of the three former ⓘDirektionsbezirke of Saxony, Germany, located in the south-west of the state. It coincided with the Planungsregion Südsachsen. It was disbanded in March 2012.
Chemnitz
Direktionsbezirk Chemnitz | |
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Direktionsbezirk | |
![]() Map of Saxony highlighting the former Direktionsbezirk of Chemnitz | |
Country | Germany |
State | Saxony |
Disestablished | 1 March 2012 |
Region seat | Chemnitz |
Area | |
• Total | 6,522 km2 (2,518 sq mi) |
Population (31 Dec. 2010) | |
• Total | 1,526,091 |
• Density | 230/km2 (610/sq mi) |
Website | www.ldc.sachsen.de |
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The Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz before August 2008
History
The Direktionsbezirk Chemnitz came into existence on 1 August 2008, and succeeded the Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz. The territory of the Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz was slightly smaller, and excluded the former district of Döbeln.
Subdivision
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