Schwandorf (district)
District in Bavaria, Germany
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Schwandorf is a Landkreis (district) in Upper Palatinate in the eastern part of Bavaria, Germany. Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Cham, Regensburg, Neumarkt, Amberg-Sulzbach, Neustadt an der Waldnaab, and the Czech Plzeň Region.
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Adm. region | Upper Palatinate |
| Capital | Schwandorf |
| Government | |
| • District admin. | Thomas Ebeling (CSU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,472.88 km2 (568.68 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2024)[1] | |
• Total | 149,312 |
| • Density | 101.374/km2 (262.558/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | SAD, BUL, NAB, NEN, OVI, ROD |
| Website | landkreis-schwandorf.de |
Geography
The main rivers of the district are the Naab and the Regen.
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb". (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).[2]
History
The district was created in 1972 by merging the previous districts of Burglengenfeld, Oberviechtach, Nabburg, Neunburg vorm Wald, and the previously district-free city Schwandorf.
Coat of arms
The coat of arms shows the lion of the Palatinate to the left. The tower in the right half symbolizes the many fortresses and castles in the district. The wavy line and the mill wheel at the bottom stand for the many rivers and watermills in the district.
Politics
Notable people
- Caroline von Holnstein (1815-1859); see Gallery of Beauties
- Hans Schuierer (1931); former district administrator
Towns and municipalities
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