Schwandorf (district)
| Schwandorf | |
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| Country |
 Germany
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| State | Bavaria |
| Adm. region | Oberpfalz |
| Capital | Schwandorf |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,472.88 km2 (568.68 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2015) | |
| • Total | 144,864 |
| • Density | 98/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Vehicle registration | SAD |
| Website | landkreis-schwandorf.de |
Schwandorf is a Kreis (district) in the east part of Bavaria, Germany. Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Cham, Regensburg, Neumarkt, Amberg-Sulzbach, Neustadt (Waldnaab), and the Czech Plzeň Region.
The main rivers of the district are the Naab and the Regen.
Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb". (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).
The district was created in 1972 by merging the previous districts of Burglengenfeld, Oberviechtach, Nabburg, Neunburg vorm Wald, and the previously district-free city Schwandorf.
Coordinates: 49°20′N 12°10′E / 49.33°N 12.17°E
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