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Kelheim, Rural district in Lower Bavaria, Germany

Kelheim district spans 1,067 square kilometers across Lower Bavaria, encompassing 24 municipalities with the town of Kelheim serving as its administrative center.

The district gained its current administrative structure on July 1, 1862, incorporating several former independent territories and establishing itself as a regional center.

The district maintains multiple forest areas including Dürnbucher Forst, Frauenforst, Hacklberg, and Hienheimer Forst, which shape the local environmental practices.

The district provides access to various administrative services through its official website landkreis-kelheim.de and maintains five different vehicle registration codes.

The district contains the confluence of the Altmühl and Danube rivers in its northwestern section, creating a natural boundary between different geological formations.

Location: Lower Bavaria

Inception: July 1, 1862

Capital city: Κέλχαϊμ

Elevation above the sea: 369 m

Shares border with: Landshut, Regensburg, Neumarkt, Eichstätt district, Pfaffenhofen, Freising

Website: http://landkreis-kelheim.de

GPS coordinates: 48.83000,11.83000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55

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