Halle (region)
Regierungsbezirk in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
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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 | 198/km2 (512/sq mi) |
History
It was founded in 1952 while part of East Germany. Becoming effective on January 1, 2004, the Regierungsbezirk was disbanded.[1] Its functions were taken over by the Landesverwaltungsamt, which has three offices at the former seats of the Bezirksregierungen.
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