Kamenz (district)

Kamenz (Sorbian languages: Kamjenc, pronounced [ˈkamʲɛnts]) was a Kreis (district) in the north-east of Saxony, Germany. Neighboring districts were (from north clockwise) Oberspreewald-Lausitz, Spree-Neiße, Niederschlesischer Oberlausitzkreis, Bautzen - Budyšin, Sächsische Schweiz, the district-free city Dresden - Drježdźany, and the districts Meißen and Riesa-Großenhain. The district-free city Hoyerswerda was surrounded by the district.

Kamenz
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
Adm. regionDresden
Disbanded2008-08-01
CapitalKamenz
Area
  Total1,340.34 km2 (517.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
  Total154,954
  Density120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationKM
Websitewww.lra-kamenz.de
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