Jerichower Land

Jerichower Land is an administrative district in Saxony-Anhalt characterized by flat terrain dotted with farmland, patches of forest, and waterways. The Elbe River runs through the area, and the district contains several small towns and villages connected by roads and canals.

The district formed in 1994 when the former administrative areas of Burg and Genthin merged. This consolidation was part of broader administrative restructuring in eastern Germany following reunification.

The name derives from the medieval town of Jericho, which served as an important trading center in the region. Today, local communities maintain strong ties to farming and waterway traditions that shape how people live and work here.

The district capital is Burg bei Magdeburg, which serves as a hub for reaching larger cities through road networks. Major routes provide connections to Berlin and Leipzig, making travel to urban centers relatively straightforward.

The area maintains three different vehicle registration codes - JL, BRG, and GNT - reflecting the historical identities of its former administrative areas. This quirk makes it possible to identify a car's origin immediately by looking at its license plate.

Location: Saxony-Anhalt

Inception: 1994

Capital city: Burg

Elevation above the sea: 57 m

Shares border with: Potsdam-Mittelmark District, Salzlandkreis, Havelland District, Magdeburg, Stendal District, Börde district, Anhalt-Bitterfeld

Website: https://lkjl.de

GPS coordinates: 52.26000,12.03000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:21