Soest

Soest is an administrative district in North Rhine-Westphalia that combines urban centers with countryside across a substantial area. The region encompasses the city of Soest and the larger town of Lippstadt along with numerous smaller communities that form its geographic makeup.

The district took its current form in 1975 when several municipalities merged together. This reorganization created the present administrative structure within the Arnsberg government region.

The district maintains numerous municipal libraries, music schools, and educational centers that serve its population of more than 300,000 residents.

The area comprises thirteen municipalities that together form a larger region. The city of Soest serves as the administrative center and offers a good starting point for exploring the different towns and villages.

The Mohne Reservoir in the district is a significant structure that stores and distributes water for the surrounding region. This dam system shapes the local landscape and plays a role in the water supply network of the Ruhr area.

Location: Arnsberg Government Region

Capital city: Soest

Elevation above the sea: 137 m

Shares border with: Gütersloh, Paderborn, Warendorf District, Hamm, Unna, Märkischer Kreis, Hochsauerlandkreis

Website: https://kreis-soest.de

GPS coordinates: 51.58000,8.25000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06