Dresden (region)
| Dresden | |
|---|---|
| Regierungsbezirk | |
 Map of Saxony highlighting the former Direktionsbezirk of Dresden |
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| Disestablished | 1 March 2012 |
| Region seat | Dresden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,931 km2 (3,062 sq mi) |
| Population (31 Dec. 2010) | |
| • Total | 1,626,870 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (530/sq mi) |
| Website | www.rp-dresden.de |
Dresden is one of the three former Direktionsbezirke of the Free State of Saxony, Germany, located in the east of the state. It coincided with the Planungsregionen Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien and Oberes Elbtal/Osterzgebirge.
It was disbanded in March 2012.
The Direktionsbezirk Dresden came into existence on 1 August 2008, and succeeded the Dresden Government Region.
Coordinates: 51°10′N 14°00′E / 51.17°N 14.0°E
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