Limburg-Weilburg
| Limburg-Weilburg | |
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| Country |
 Germany
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| State | Hesse |
| Adm. region | Gießen |
| Capital | Limburg (Lahn) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 738.44 km2 (285.11 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2015) | |
| • Total | 171,922 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Vehicle registration | LM |
| Website | www.landkreis-limburg-weilburg.de |
Limburg-Weilburg is a Kreis (district) in the west of Hesse, Germany. Neighboring districts are Lahn-Dill, Hochtaunuskreis, Rheingau-Taunus, Rhein-Lahn, Westerwaldkreis.
1867 the Oberlahnkreis with the capital Weilburg was created, in 1886 the district Limburg an der Lahn with the capital Limburg. 1974 both districts were merged due to the district reorganization in Hesse.
The district is located between the two mountain areas Westerwald and Taunus. The main river is the Lahn, a tributary of the Rhine River.
Coordinates: 50°25′N 8°10′E / 50.42°N 8.17°E
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