Magdeburg (region)
Magdeburg was one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, located in the north of the country.
Magdeburg
Regierungsbezirk Magdeburg | |
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 Map of Saxony-Anhalt highlighting the former Regierungsbezirk of Magdeburg | |
| Coordinates: 52.1667°N 11.6667°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony-Anhalt |
| Disestablished | 2004-01-01 |
| Region seat | Magdeburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11,737 km2 (4,532 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,220,231 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
History
The region was formed in 1815 as a subdivision of the Kingdom of Prussia's Province of Saxony, becoming part of Saxony-Anhalt after World War II. The Regierungsbezirk was disbanded on January 1, 2004. Its functions were taken over by the Landesverwaltungsamt, which has three offices at the former seats of the Bezirksregierungen.
Subdivision
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