Chemnitz (region)

Chemnitz (German pronunciation: [ˈkɛmnɪt͡s] (listen)) is one of the three former Direktionsbezirke of the Free State 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
Direktionsbezirk
Map of Saxony highlighting the former Direktionsbezirk of Chemnitz
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
Disestablished1 March 2012
Region seatChemnitz
Area
 • Total6,522 km2 (2,518 sq mi)
Population
 (31 Dec. 2010)
 • Total1,526,091
 • Density230/km2 (610/sq mi)
Websitewww.ldc.sachsen.de
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

See also
  • Bezirk Karl-Marx-Stadt

References

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