Rhein-Neckar

The Rhein-Neckar district spans 1,062 square kilometers between the Rhine and Neckar rivers, encompassing 54 municipalities with Heidelberg as its capital.

The district gained its current administrative structure in 1973 when Baden-Württemberg implemented territorial reforms to merge smaller jurisdictions into larger entities.

The district maintains numerous educational institutions, including research centers and libraries, while connecting rural communities with urban development programs.

The district provides direct access to major transportation networks through the A5 and A6 motorways, connecting residents to Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and other regional centers.

The district registers a population density of 506 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it the most populated district in Baden-Württemberg.

Location: Karlsruhe Government Region

Capital city: Heidelberg

Elevation above the sea: 390 m

Shares border with: Mannheim, Heidelberg, Landkreis Bergstraße, Odenwald, Neckar-Odenwald, Heilbronn, Landkreis Karlsruhe, Speyer, Rhein-Pfalz

Website: https://rhein-neckar-kreis.de

GPS coordinates: 49.36667,8.73333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:49