Birkenfeld (district)
Birkenfeld is a district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Rhineland-Palatinate |
| Capital | Birkenfeld |
| Area | |
| • Total | 777 km2 (300 sq mi) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 80,673 |
| • Density | 103.83/km2 (268.91/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | BIR |
| Website | landkreis-birkenfeld.de |
The Nahe River runs through the district from south to north.
Towns and municipalities
Verband-free town: Idar-Oberstein