Chemnitz (region)
Direktionsbezirk in Saxony, Germany
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Chemnitz (German pronunciation: [ˈkɛmnɪt͡s] ⓘ) was one of the three former Direktionsbezirke of Saxony, Germany, located in the south-west of the state. It coincided with the Planungsregion Südsachsen. It was disbanded in March 2012.
Chemnitz
Direktionsbezirk Chemnitz | |
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Map of Saxony highlighting the former Direktionsbezirk of Chemnitz | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| Disestablished | 1 March 2012 |
| Region seat | Chemnitz |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,522 km2 (2,518 sq mi) |
| Population (31 Dec. 2010) | |
• Total | 1,526,091 |
| • Density | 234.0/km2 (606.0/sq mi) |
| GDP | |
| • Total | €50.776 billion (2024) |
| • Per capita | €36,635 (2024) |
| Website | www.ldc.sachsen.de |
History
The Direktionsbezirk Chemnitz came into existence on 1 August 2008, and succeeded the Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz. The territory of the Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz was slightly smaller, and excluded the former district of Döbeln.
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