Südwestpfalz, Administrative district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The district spans across 953 square kilometers of land within the Palatinate forest, where the Lauter River starts near the city of Pirmasens.
Established in 1818 as Landkommisariat Pirmasens, the district underwent administrative changes in 1969 when parts of Bad Bergzabern district joined its territory.
The district's coat of arms displays three red bars on a golden background, representing the historical territories of Hanau-Lichtenberg and the Palatinate Electorate.
The district administration operates from Pirmasens city, managing services for 94,899 residents across multiple municipalities and communities.
The district encircles the independent city of Pirmasens completely, creating a distinct administrative arrangement in the region.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Capital city: Pirmasens
Elevation above the sea: 358 m
Shares border with: Landau in der Pfalz, Pirmasens, Zweibrücken, Saarpfalz-Kreis, Kaiserslautern, Bad Dürkheim, Südliche Weinstraße
Website: https://lksuedwestpfalz.de
GPS coordinates: 49.21218,7.61802
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38
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