Chemnitz (region)

Chemnitz (German pronunciation: [ˈkɛmnɪt͡s]) is one of the three former Direktionsbezirke of the Free State of Saxony, Germany, located in the south-west of the state. It coincided with the Planungsregion Südsachsen. It was disbanded in March 2012.

History

The Direktionsbezirk Chemnitz came into existence on 1 August 2008, and succeeded the Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz. The territory of the Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz was slightly smaller, and excluded the former district of Döbeln.

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Coordinates: 50°45′N 12°50′E / 50.75°N 12.83°E / 50.75; 12.83