Schwalm-Eder-Kreis Rural District
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| Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | |
|---|---|
| — District — | |
| Coordinates: 51°02′N 9°22′E / 51.033°N 9.367°ECoordinates: 51°02′N 9°22′E / 51.033°N 9.367°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Hesse |
| Capital | Homberg (Efze) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 193,003 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Vehicle registration | HR |
| Website | http://www.schwalm-eder-kreis.de |
Schwalm-Eder is a Kreis (district) in the north of Hesse, Germany.
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Partnerships[change]
The district has partnerships with
Finland, Kajaani City,
United Kingdom, district of Sedgemoor
Poland, district of Pila and
Russia, the Rayon ov (Yaroslavl Oblast).
Geography[change]
The two rivers Schwalm and Eder gave the district its name.
Coat of arms[change]
| The coat of arms shows the lion of Hesse in the top. Below are wavy lines which symbolize the three main rivers in the district, Schwalm, Eder and Fulda. |
Towns and municipalities[change]
| Towns | Municipalities | |
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Other websites[change]
- Official website (German)
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