Wetteraukreis
| Wetteraukreis | |
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| District | |
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| Country |
 Germany
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| State | Hesse |
| Adm. region | Darmstadt |
| Capital | Friedberg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,101.71 km2 (425.37 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2015) | |
| • Total | 301,931 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Vehicle registration | FB, BÜD |
| Website | http://www.wetteraukreis.de |
The Wetteraukreis is a Kreis (district) in the middle of Hesse, Germany. Neighbouring districts are Landkreis Gießen, Vogelsbergkreis, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, district-free Stadt Frankfurt, Hochtaunuskreis and Lahn-Dill-Kreis.
The district was created in 1972 when the two districts Friedberg and Büdingen were merged.
The district is located between the Taunus mountains and the Vogelsberg volcanic mountain. The main rivers of the district are the Nidda River and the Wetter River.
Coordinates: 50°22′N 8°55′E / 50.367°N 8.917°E
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