Rheingau-Taunus

Rheingau-Taunus is a Kreis (district) in the west of Hesse, Germany.

Flag of Rheingau-Taunus
Coat of arms of Rheingau-Taunus
Country Germany
StateHesse
Adm. regionDarmstadt
CapitalBad Schwalbach
Area
 • Total811.11 km2 (313.17 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec 31, 2004)
 • Total185,557
 • Density228.7692/km2 (592.510/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationRÜD, SWA
Websitehttp://www.rheingau-taunus.de

The district covers the western part of the Taunus mountains. The Rhine river forms the district's border in the south.

Towns and municipalities

 
Towns and municipalities in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

References

Coordinates: 50°08′54″N 8°04′24″E / 50.148403°N 8.073267°E / 50.148403; 8.073267