Arnsberg (region)

Arnsberg (German pronunciation: [ˈaʁnsbɛʁk]) is one of the five Regierungsbezirke of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the west-central part of the country. It covers the Sauerland hills as well as the east part of the Ruhr area.

Arnsberg
Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
Regierungsbezirk
Map of North Rhine-Westphalia highlighting Arnsberg
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Region seatArnsberg
Government
 • District PresidentHeinrich Böckelühr (CDU)
Area
 • Total8,002.34 km2 (3,089.72 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2022)
 • Total3,600,754
 • Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
GDP
 • Total€131.845 billion (2021)
Vehicle registrationAR
Websitewww.bezreg-arnsberg.nrw.de

The region was founded in 1815 as a subdivision of the Prussian Province of Westphalia.

Kreise
(counties)

  1. Ennepe-Ruhr
  2. Hochsauerland
  3. Märkischer Kreis
  4. Olpe
  5. Siegen-Wittgenstein
  6. Soest
  7. Unna

Kreisfreie Städte
(independent cities)

  1. Bochum
  2. Dortmund
  3. Hagen
  4. Hamm
  5. Herne
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