Oberbergischer Kreis
Oberbergischer Kreis, Rural district in Cologne region, Germany.
The Oberbergischer Kreis stretches across hills and valleys at an elevation of 413 meters, encompassing multiple municipalities within North Rhine-Westphalia.
The district was established in 1932 and underwent significant administrative restructuring in 1975, incorporating sections from neighboring dissolved districts.
The district maintains traditional German festivals throughout its thirteen municipalities, featuring regional food specialties and local craft demonstrations.
Gummersbach functions as the administrative center, housing the district court and governmental offices that serve the entire region.
The district combines industrial heritage with natural spaces, maintaining a network of protected forest areas alongside manufacturing facilities.
Location: Cologne Government Region
Inception: 1932
Capital city: Gummersbach
Elevation above the sea: 413 m
Shares border with: Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Rhein-Sieg District, Märkischer Kreis, Kreis Olpe, Altenkirchen district, Rhein-Berg District, Remscheid, Wuppertal
Website: https://obk.de
GPS coordinates: 51.03333,7.51667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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