Schwandorf (district)

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Schwandorf (district)

Name

Schwandorf (district)

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Schwandorf is a district in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria, Germany. It was established in 1972 through the merger of several smaller districts and the city of Schwandorf. The coat of arms features a Palatinate lion and a tower, representing the region's fortresses.

Statistics

Area

1,472.88 km²

Population

131,260

Location