Märkischer Kreis, Rural district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Märkischer Kreis encompasses fifteen municipalities across 1,061 square kilometers, with Lüdenscheid serving as the administrative center at 186 meters elevation.
The district formed on January 1, 1975, through the merger of Iserlohn city and the former districts of Iserlohn and Lüdenscheid.
The district preserves medieval architecture and industrial heritage through its network of fifteen municipalities, including Altena, Iserlohn, and Menden.
The A45 motorway connects the district to major cities Dortmund and Giessen, while regional trains provide service to all principal towns.
The district maintains strong industrial traditions with specialized manufacturing facilities spread across Iserlohn, Altena, and Lüdenscheid municipalities.
Location: Arnsberg Government Region
Inception: January 1, 1975
Capital city: Lüdenscheid
Elevation above the sea: 186 m
Shares border with: Hagen, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Unna, Soest, Hochsauerlandkreis, Kreis Olpe, Oberbergischer Kreis
Website: http://maerkischer-kreis.de
GPS coordinates: 51.22500,7.61444
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:54
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