Lower Franconia

Lower Franconia extends across 8,531 square kilometers of northern Bavaria, encompassing nine districts and three independent cities along the Main River valley.

The district gained its current name in 1837 when King Ludwig I of Bavaria reorganized the administrative regions, changing it from the previous designation Untermainkreis.

The region maintains distinct East Franconian traditions and dialects, differentiating itself from other Bavarian territories through local customs and linguistic patterns.

The district headquarters in Würzburg coordinates governmental services for 1.3 million residents across 308 municipalities, including education and infrastructure development.

Lower Franconia contains 1,400 hectares of vineyards along the Main River, making it the second-largest wine-producing region in Germany after Rhineland-Palatinate.

Location: Bavaria

Capital city: Würzburg

Elevation above the sea: 289 m

Shares border with: Upper Franconia, Middle Franconia, Stuttgart Government Region, Karlsruhe Government Region, Darmstadt Government Region, Kassel Government Region, Thuringia

Website: http://unterfranken.de

GPS coordinates: 50.02447,9.93190

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11