Leipzig (region)
| Leipzig | |
|---|---|
| Regierungsbezirk | |
 Map of Saxony highlighting the former Direktionsbezirk of Leipzig | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| Disestablished | 1 March 2012 |
| Region seat | Leipzig |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,964 km2 (1,531 sq mi) |
| Population (31 Dec. 2010) | |
| • Total | 996,516 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
| Website | www.rpl.sachsen.de |
The Regierungsbezirk Leipzig before August 2008
Leipzig is one of the three former Direktionsbezirke of the Free State of Saxony, Germany, located in the north-west of the state. It coincided with the Planungsregion Westsachsen. It was disbanded in March 2012.
History
The Direktionsbezirk Leipzig came into existence on 1 August 2008, and succeeded the Regierungsbezirk Leipzig. The territory of the Regierungsbezirk Leipzig was slightly larger, and included the former district of Döbeln.
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