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Schwandorf, Administrative district in Upper Palatinate, Germany

The Landkreis Schwandorf extends across 1,467 square kilometers of eastern Bavaria, encompassing 33 municipalities between the Naab and Regen rivers.

The district formed in 1972 through the consolidation of four previous districts: Burglengenfeld, Oberviechtach, Nabburg, and Neunburg vorm Wald.

Each municipality within the district maintains its distinct traditions, with local markets and celebrations taking place throughout the 33 communities.

The district office in Schwandorf city manages administrative matters for 149,239 residents and coordinates services across all municipalities.

The district contains extensive forest areas, including the Walderbacher Forst and Neubäuer Forst, which make up most of its non-urban territory.

Location: Upper Palatinate

Inception: July 1, 1972

Capital city: Schwandorf

Elevation above the sea: 465 m

Shares border with: Cham, Regensburg, Neumarkt, Amberg-Sulzbach, Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Domažlice District

Website: http://landkreis-schwandorf.de

GPS coordinates: 49.37000,12.25000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47

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