Traunstein (district)
| Traunstein | |
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| District | |
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| Country |
 Germany
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| State | Bavaria |
| Adm. region | Oberbayern |
| Capital | Traunstein |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,533.92 km2 (592.25 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2015) | |
| • Total | 174,162 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Vehicle registration | TS |
| Website | http://www.traunstein.com |
Traunstein is a Kreis (district) in the southeastern part of Bavaria, Germany. Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mühldorf, Altötting, the Austrian states Upper Austria and Salzburg, the district Berchtesgadener Land, the Austrian states of Salzburg and Tyrol, and the district Rosenheim.
The district is located in the northern foothills of the Alps. The Chiemsee is located in the west of the district.
In 1972 the district was merged with parts of the former district Laufen, and the previously independent urban district Traunstein.
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Coordinates: 47°50′N 12°35′E / 47.83°N 12.58°E
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