Halle (region)
Halle was one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, located in the south of the country.
Halle
Regierungsbezirk Halle | |
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Map of Saxony-Anhalt highlighting the former Regierungsbezirk of Halle | |
Coordinates: 51.4667°N 11.9667°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Saxony-Anhalt |
Disestablished | 2004-01-01 |
Region seat | Halle |
Area | |
• Total | 4,430 km2 (1,710 sq mi) |
Population (1999) | |
• Total | 876,132 |
• Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
History
It was founded in 1952 while part of East Germany. Becoming effective on January 1, 2004 the Regierungsbezirk was disbanded. Its functions were taken over by the Landesverwaltungsamt, which has three offices at the former seats of the Bezirksregierungen.
Subdivisions
Kreise |
Kreisfreie Städte |
See also
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