Döbeln (district)

Döbeln was a district in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It ended in 2008.

 History 
The region was originally populated by Sorbian peoples.
The present borders of the district were made in 1952, when the government of East Germany formed the new districts. Döbeln is one of the few districts which have not been changed after the German reunification.

 Geography 
The district is on the banks of the Freiberger Mulde in the triangle between the cities of Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz.

 Coat of arms 
100px|Coat of armsThe lion is the heraldic animal of Saxony. Green and white are the colours of the flag of Saxony. The shield on the right side displays the arms of the city of Döbeln.

 Towns and municipalities 
TownsMunicipalities Döbeln
 Hartha
 Leisnig
 Roßwein
 Waldheim Bockelwitz
 Ebersbach
 Großweitzschen
 Mochau
 Niederstriegis
 Ostrau
 Ziegra-Knobelsdorf
 Zschaitz-Ottewig

 Other websites 
 Official website  (German)


Category:2008 disestablishments in Germany