| Leipzig | |
 Map of Saxony highlighting the Regierungsbezirk of Leipzig |
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| State | Saxony |
| District seat | Leipzig |
| Area | 3,964 km² |
| Population | 999,228 (31 Dec. 2007) |
| Pop. density | 252 /km² |
| Web page | www.rpl.sachsen.de |
Leipzig is one of the three Direktionsbezirke of the Free State of Saxony, Germany, located in the north-west of the state. It coincides with the Planungsregion Westsachsen.
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[edit] History
The Direktionsbezirk Leipzig came into existence on 1 August 2008, and succeeded the Regierungsbezirk Leipzig. The territory of the Regierungsbezirk Leipzig was slightly larger, and included the former district of Döbeln.
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Coordinates: 51°20′N 12°50′E / 51.33°N 12.83°E