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| Oberbayern Upper Bavaria |
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 Map of Bavaria highlighting the Regierungsbezirk of Upper Bavaria |
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| State | Bavaria |
| District seat | Munich |
| Area | 17,529.41 km² |
| Population | 4,279,112 (31 Dec. 2006) |
| Pop. density | 244 /km² |
| Web page | regierung.oberbayern.bayern.de |
Upper Bavaria (German: Oberbayern) is one of the seven administrative regions of Bavaria, Germany, located in the south of Bavaria, around the city of Munich. It is subdivided into four regions (Planungsverband): Ingolstadt, Munich, Bayerisches Oberland (Bavarian Upper Land), and Südostoberbayern (South East Upper Bavaria).
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Kreisfreie Städte (district-free towns) |
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Population
Historical Population of Upper Bavaria:
| Year | Inhabitants |
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| 1939 | 1,999,048 |
| 1950 | 2,541,896 |
| 1961 | 2,831,744 |
| 1970 | 3,324,104 |
| 1987 | 3,598,126 |
| 2002 | 4,169,657 |
| 2005 | 4,238,195 |
| 2006 | 4,279,112 |
External links
- Official website (English) (German)
- Official website (German)
- Tourism website (English) (German)
