Arnsberg Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg |
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Regierungsbezirk | |
Map of North Rhine-Westphalia highlighting the Regierungsbezirk of Arnsberg |
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Country | Germany |
State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Region seat | Arnsberg |
Area | |
• Total | 8,002.34 km2 (3,089.72 sq mi) |
Population (31 December 2015) | |
• Total | 3,597,297 |
• Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Website | www |
Arnsberg is one of the five Regierungsbezirks of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the south-east of the country. It covers the Sauerland hills as well as the east part of the Ruhr area.
The region was founded in 1815 as a subdivision of the Prussian Province of Westphalia.
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Coordinates: 51°15′N 8°20′E / 51.25°N 8.33°E