Harburg, Administrative division in Lower Saxony, Germany.
The Harburg district encompasses 1,245 square kilometers of land in northern Germany, containing multiple municipalities with Winsen serving as its capital city.
Established on August 1, 1932, the Harburg district underwent significant territorial changes when several of its communities were incorporated into Hamburg in 1937.
The district maintains numerous local governance structures through Samtgemeinden, which coordinate services and administration for groups of smaller municipalities within the region.
With a population of 257,548 residents distributed across 42 municipalities, the district provides administrative services through designated community centers in each town.
The district contains both densely populated urban areas and extensive agricultural lands, with an elevation of 49 meters above sea level across its territory.
Location: Lower Saxony
Inception: August 1, 1932
Capital city: Winsen
Elevation above the sea: 49 m
Shares border with: Lüneburg, Heidekreis, Stade, Rotenburg (Wümme) district, District of Duchy of Lauenburg, Harburg, Bergedorf, Hamburg
Website: https://landkreis-harburg.de
GPS coordinates: 53.32861,9.96972
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:38
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