Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Administrative district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis spans 990 square kilometers of land between the Rhine River and the Hunsrück hills, with Simmern as its administrative center point.
The formation of Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis occurred in 1969 through the consolidation of two separate districts, St. Goar and Simmern, establishing a new administrative structure.
The district maintains international partnerships with regions in France, Rwanda, and Hungary, fostering exchanges and collaborative projects between these diverse communities.
The district administration provides essential services including vehicle registration, driver's licensing, and social welfare programs through offices located in multiple municipalities.
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport operates within the district boundaries, making Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis a central transportation hub in the Rhineland-Palatinate region.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Capital city: Simmern
Elevation above the sea: 429 m
Shares border with: Mayen-Koblenz, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Mainz-Bingen district, Bad Kreuznach, Birkenfeld, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Cochem-Zell
Website: https://kreis-sim.de
GPS coordinates: 50.08000,7.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55
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