Schwandorf (district)
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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