Dessau was one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, located in the east of the country.
Founded in 1990 from parts of Regierungsbezirk Halle, the Dessau government region 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.
Coordinates: 51°50′N 12°20′E / 51.83°N 12.33°E / 51.83; 12.33