Amberg-Sulzbach

Amberg-Sulzbach district encompasses 1,255 square kilometers of land with forests, gentle hills, and the Vils River flowing from north to south.

The formation of Amberg-Sulzbach occurred in 1972 through the consolidation of the former Amberg district and the independent city of Sulzbach-Rosenberg.

The district coat of arms displays the Palatine Lion, lilies of Sulzbach counts, and mining tools, representing the regional heritage and historical activities.

The district contains 27 municipalities with a population of 103,277 residents, coordinating local services and administrative functions from its capital in Amberg.

Vehicle registration plates in Amberg-Sulzbach use five different codes: AS, BUL, ESB, NAB, and SUL, reflecting the merged territories within the district.

Location: Upper Palatinate

Inception: July 1, 1972

Capital city: Amberg

Elevation above the sea: 380 m

Shares border with: Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Amberg, Schwandorf, Neumarkt, Bayreuth, Nürnberger Land

Address: Schlossgraben 3 92224 Amberg

Website: http://kreis-as.de

GPS coordinates: 49.50000,11.75000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:29