Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Administrative district in western Hesse, Germany
The Lahn-Dill district extends over 1,066 square kilometers of mountainous terrain between the Westerwald, Taunus, and Rothaargebirge mountain ranges.
The district was established in 1977 through the merger of the former Dill district with sections of Wetzlar and Giessen administrative territories.
The district maintains international partnerships with Osmangazi in Turkey and the Powiat of Grodzisk Wielkopolski in Poland, fostering cultural exchanges.
The district contains 23 municipalities, including major cities like Wetzlar, Dillenburg, and Herborn, with a total population exceeding 253,000 residents.
The district's coat of arms incorporates an imperial eagle representing Wetzlar alongside symbols of Nassau and Orange-Nassau, connecting to Dutch royal heritage.
Location: Giessen Government Region
Location: Darmstadt Government Region
Inception: 1977
Capital city: Wetzlar
Elevation above the sea: 351 m
Shares border with: Siegen-Wittgenstein, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Gießen, Wetteraukreis, Hochtaunuskreis, Limburg-Weilburg, Westerwaldkreis
Website: https://lahn-dill-kreis.de
GPS coordinates: 50.56028,8.50014
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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Runkel Castle
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