Landshut (district)
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 Map of Bavaria highlighting the district of Landshut |
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| State | Bavaria |
| Adm. region | Niederbayern |
| Region | Landshut |
| District seat | Landshut |
| Area | 1348 km² |
| Population | 142,400 (2000) |
| Pop. density | 106 /km² |
| Licence plate code | LA |
| Web page | landkreis-landshut.de |
Landshut is a district in Bavaria, Germany. It is bounded by (from the north and clockwise) the districts of Kelheim, Straubing-Bogen, Dingolfing-Landau, Rottal-Inn, Mühldorf, Erding and Freising. The city of Landshut is enclosed by, but does not belong to the district. It is nonetheless its administrative seat.
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[edit] History
The city of Landshut was founded in 1204 by the ruling Wittelsbach family of Bavaria. Since then the region has always been a part of Bavaria.
The present district was established in 1972 by merging the former districts of Landshut, Rottenburg and Vilsbiburg and adding some municipalities of surrounding districts.
[edit] Geography
The district comprises plain countryside on both banks of the Isar river.
[edit] Coat of arms
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The coat of arms displays:
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[edit] Towns and municipalities
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[edit] External links
- Official website (German)
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