Halle (region)

Coordinates: 51°28′00″N 11°58′00″E / 51.4667°N 11.9667°E / 51.4667; 11.9667
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Halle
Regierungsbezirk Halle
Halle
Area
 • Total4,430 km2 (1,710 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
 • Total876,132
 • Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)

Halle was one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, located in the south of the country.

History

It was founded in 1952 while part of East Germany. Becoming effective on January 1, 2004, the Regierungsbezirk was disbanded. Its functions were taken over by the Landesverwaltungsamt, which has three offices at the former seats of the Bezirksregierungen.

Subdivisions

Kreisfreie Städte
(district-free towns)

  • Halle

See also

  • Bezirk Halle