Rhein-Pfalz

Rhein-Pfalz is an administrative district in the eastern part of Rhineland-Palatinate, encompassing many municipalities situated along the Rhine River. The landscape consists of flat plains dotted with towns, villages, and agricultural fields that form the backbone of the local economy.

The district was established in 1969 through administrative reforms that merged several smaller jurisdictions into one unified region. This reorganization created the present-day structure within Rhineland-Palatinate.

Local communities in the Rhein-Pfalz district maintain agricultural traditions through vegetable farming, contributing substantially to regional food production and distribution.

The main administrative offices are located in Ludwigshafen, where residents can access essential services for registration, permits, and official matters. Public transportation connects the various municipalities throughout the district, making it easy to travel between communities.

The region is known for large-scale vegetable production and ranks among Germany's most significant agricultural areas. The cultivation fields are highly visible throughout the landscape as you travel through the district.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

Capital city: Ludwigshafen

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

Shares border with: Ludwigshafen, Frankenthal, Mannheim, Rhein-Neckar, Speyer, Landkreis Karlsruhe, Germersheim, Südliche Weinstraße, Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Bad Dürkheim, Worms, Landkreis Bergstraße

Website: https://rhein-pfalz-kreis.de

GPS coordinates: 49.42000,8.33000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:33