Dessau (region)
Dessau was one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, located in the east of the country.
Dessau
Regierungsbezirk Dessau | |
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 Map of Saxony-Anhalt highlighting the former Regierungsbezirk of Dessau | |
| Coordinates: 51°50′N 12°20′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony-Anhalt |
| Disestablished | 2004-01-01 |
| Region seat | Dessau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,280.26 km2 (1,652.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 529,571 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
History
Founded in 1990 from parts of Regierungsbezirk Halle, the Dessau government region 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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Kreise
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Kreisfreie Städte
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See also
Former Regierungsbezirk in Saxony-Anhalt (1990-2004) | |||
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