Magdeburg (region)
Magdeburg was one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, located in the north of the country. History The region was formed in 1815 as a subdivision of the Kingdom of Prussia's Province of Saxony, becoming part of Saxony-Anhalt after World War II. The Regierungsbezirk 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. Subdivision Kreise(districts) Altmarkkreis Salzwedel Aschersleben-Staßfurt Bördekreis Halberstadt Jerichower Land Ohrekreis Quedlinburg Schönebeck Stendal Wernigerode ''Kreisfreie Städte''(district-free towns) Magdeburg See also Bezirk Magdeburg Former states and territories of Saxony-Anhalt Government regions of Prussia States and territories established in 1815 States and territories disestablished in 2004 1815 establishments in Prussia 2004 disestablishments in Germany Region Former government regions of Germany