Magdeburg was one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, located in the north of the country.

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Magdeburg Regierungsbezirk Magdeburg
Regierungsbezirk
Map of Saxony-Anhalt highlighting the former Regierungsbezirk of Magdeburg
Coordinates: 52.1667°N 11.6667°E / 52.1667; 11.6667
Country	Germany
State	Saxony-Anhalt
Disestablished	2004-01-01
Region seat	Magdeburg
Area
• Total	11,737 km2 (4,532 sq mi)
Population  (2000)
• Total	1,220,231
• Density	100/km2 (270/sq mi)

History

The region was formed in 1815 as a subdivision of the Kingdom of Prussia's Province of Saxony, becoming part of Saxony-Anhalt after World War II. The Regierungsbezirk was disbanded on January 1, 2004. Its functions were taken over by the Landesverwaltungsamt, which has three offices at the former seats of the Bezirksregierungen.

Subdivision

See also

• Bezirk Magdeburg