Hildesheim (district)

Hildesheim is a district (Landkreis) in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is surrounded by the districts of Hanover, Peine, Wolfenbüttel, Goslar, Northeim, Holzminden and Hamelin-Pyrmont.

Coat of arms of Hildesheim
Lower Saxony HI.svg
Country Germany
StateLower Saxony
CapitalHildesheim
Area
 • Total1,206 km2 (466 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total292,900
 • Density242.87/km2 (629.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationHI
Websitewww.landkreishildesheim.de

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