Saarpfalz-Kreis, Administrative district in Saarland, Germany
Located in southeastern Saarland, Saarpfalz-Kreis covers 418 square kilometers and includes seven municipalities with Homburg as its capital city.
The district emerged in 1974 through the consolidation of St. Ingbert and Homburg districts, following significant territorial changes after World War I.
The region maintains international connections through its partnership with Henrico County, Virginia, established in 1997, promoting cultural exchanges between Germany and the United States.
Saarpfalz-Kreis contains multiple transportation networks connecting its seven municipalities, including Bexbach, Blieskastel, Gersheim, Homburg, Kirkel, Mandelbachtal, and Sankt Ingbert.
The district population of 142,419 residents includes specific age demographics with 1,818 people over 90 years old and 10,515 between 80-89 years.
Location: Saarland
Inception: January 1, 1974
Capital city: Homburg
Elevation above the sea: 285 m
Shares border with: Zweibrücken, Südwestpfalz, Kaiserslautern, Kusel, Neunkirchen, Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Website: https://saarpfalz-kreis.de
GPS coordinates: 49.25000,7.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:35
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