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{{Infobox German district|
{{Infobox German district
name=Ravensburg|
|name=Ravensburg
state=Baden-Württemberg|
|state=Baden-Württemberg
capital=[[Ravensburg]]|
|image_flag=Flagge Landkreis Ravensburg.svg
|image_coa=Wappen Landkreis Ravensburg2.svg
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regierungsbezirk=[[Tübingen (region)|Tübingen]]|
|capital=[[Ravensburg]]
region=Bodensee-Oberschwaben|
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|regierungsbezirk=[[Tübingen (region)|Tübingen]]
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area=1,631.72|Kreisschlüssel = 08436
|area=1,631.72
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|Kreisschlüssel = 08436
population=276,474|
| district_admin = Harald Sievers
population_as_of=12.31.2008|
| admin_party = CDU
density=169|
carsign=RV|
|carsign=RV, SLG, ÜB, WG
url=http://www.landkreis-ravensburg.de|
|url={{URL|http://www.landkreis-ravensburg.de}}
|map={{Germany district OSM map|parent_subdivision=Q985}}
map=Baden-Württemberg RV.svg
}}
}}
'''Ravensburg''' is a district (''[[Districts of Germany|Kreis]]'') in the south-east of [[Baden-Württemberg]], [[Germany]]. Neighboring districts are (from south-west clockwise) [[Bodensee (district)|Bodensee]], [[Sigmaringen (district)|Sigmaringen]] and [[Biberach (district)|Biberach]], the [[Bavaria]]n [[List of German urban districts|urban district]] [[Memmingen]] and the districts [[Unterallgäu]], [[Oberallgäu]] and [[Lindau (district)|Lindau]].
'''Ravensburg''' is a [[Districts of Germany|''Landkreis'' (district)]] in the southeast of [[Baden-Württemberg]], [[Germany]]. Neighboring districts are (from southwest clockwise) [[Bodensee (district)|Bodensee]], [[Sigmaringen (district)|Sigmaringen]] and [[Biberach (district)|Biberach]], the [[Bavaria]]n [[List of German urban districts|urban district]] [[Memmingen]] and the districts [[Unterallgäu]], [[Oberallgäu]] and [[Lindau (district)|Lindau]].


==History==
==History==
The district dates back to the ''Oberamt Ravensburg'', which was created in 1810 when the previously free imperial city [[Ravensburg]] and the surrounding area became part of [[Württemberg]]. In 1938 the Oberamt was converted into a district, most of the ''Oberamt Waldsee'' was merged into the new district. In 1973 the district Wangen was merged into the district, together with a few municipalities from the district Saulgau, Überlingen and Biberach.
The district dates back to the ''Oberamt Ravensburg'', which was created in 1810 when the previously free imperial city [[Ravensburg]] and the surrounding area became part of [[Württemberg]]. In 1938 the Oberamt was converted into a district and most of the ''Oberamt Waldsee'' was merged into the new district. In 1973 the district Wangen was merged into the district, together with a few municipalities from the district Saulgau, Überlingen and Biberach.
The district is also home to the toymaker [[Ravensburger]].
The district is also home to the toymaker [[Ravensburger]].{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
The landscape in the district are the hills of the ''Oberschwäbischen Hügelland'' and the ''Westallgäuer Hügelland''.
The landscape of the district consists of the ''Oberschwäbischen Hügelland'' and ''Westallgäuer Hügelland'' hils.


==Coat of arms==
==Coat of arms==
[[File:Wappen Landkreis Ravensburg.svg|left|100px|Coat of arms]]
The coat of arms show a Lion, the symbol of the [[Welfen]] family. This family had their center in Ravensburg, before the area went to the [[Hohenstaufen]] family.
The coat of arms show a Lion, the symbol of the [[Welfen]] family. This family had their center in Ravensburg, before the area went to the [[Hohenstaufen]] family.
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==Cities and municipalities==
==Cities and municipalities==
{{Imagemap Germany district RV|Municipalities in RV.svg|300px{{!}}thumb{{!}}left{{!}}Clickable map of towns and municipalities in the district}}

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'''Municipalities'''
'''Municipalities'''
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commonscat|Landkreis Ravensburg}}
{{commons category|Landkreis Ravensburg}}
*[http://www.landkreis-ravensburg.de Official website] (German)
*[http://www.landkreis-ravensburg.de Official website] (German)


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[[Category:Tübingen (region)]]
[[Category:Tübingen (region)]]
[[Category:Districts of Baden-Württemberg]]
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Latest revision as of 18:42, 25 March 2024

Ravensburg
District
Flag of Ravensburg
Flag
Coat of arms of Ravensburg
Coat of arms
Map
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Adm. regionTübingen
CapitalRavensburg
Government
 • District admin.Harald Sievers (CDU)
Area
 • Total1,631.72 km2 (630.01 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2022)[1]
 • Total290,911
 • Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationRV, SLG, ÜB, WG
Websitewww.landkreis-ravensburg.de

Ravensburg is a Landkreis (district) in the southeast of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Neighboring districts are (from southwest clockwise) Bodensee, Sigmaringen and Biberach, the Bavarian urban district Memmingen and the districts Unterallgäu, Oberallgäu and Lindau.

History

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The district dates back to the Oberamt Ravensburg, which was created in 1810 when the previously free imperial city Ravensburg and the surrounding area became part of Württemberg. In 1938 the Oberamt was converted into a district and most of the Oberamt Waldsee was merged into the new district. In 1973 the district Wangen was merged into the district, together with a few municipalities from the district Saulgau, Überlingen and Biberach. The district is also home to the toymaker Ravensburger.[citation needed]

Geography

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The landscape of the district consists of the Oberschwäbischen Hügelland and Westallgäuer Hügelland hils.

Coat of arms

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The coat of arms show a Lion, the symbol of the Welfen family. This family had their center in Ravensburg, before the area went to the Hohenstaufen family.

Cities and municipalities

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BavariaBodenseekreisBiberach (district)Sigmaringen (district)AchbergAichstettenAitrachAltshausenAmtzellArgenbühlAulendorfBad WaldseeBad WurzachBaienfurtBaindtBergBergatreuteBodneggBomsBomsEbenweilerEbersbach-MusbachEichstegenEichstegenFleischwangenFronreuteGrünkrautGuggenhausenGuggenhausenGuggenhausenGuggenhausenHorgenzellHoßkirchIsny im AllgäuKißleggKönigseggwaldKönigseggwaldLeutkirch im AllgäuRavensburgRiedhausenSchlierUnterwaldhausenVogtWaldburgWangen im AllgäuWeingartenWilhelmsdorfWolfeggWolpertswendeLake Constance
Clickable map of towns and municipalities in the district

References

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  1. ^ "Bevölkerung nach Nationalität und Geschlecht am 31. Dezember 2022" [Population by nationality and sex as of December 31, 2022] (CSV) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg. June 2023.
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