Arnsberg (region)

Arnsberg (German pronunciation: [ˈaʁnsbɛʁk]) is one of the five Regierungsbezirke of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the west-central part of the country. It covers the Sauerland hills as well as the east part of the Ruhr area.

Arnsberg Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
Regierungsbezirk
Map of North Rhine-Westphalia highlighting Arnsberg
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Region seat	Arnsberg
Government
• District President	Heinrich Böckelühr (CDU)
Area
• Total	8,002.34 km2 (3,089.72 sq mi)
Population  (31 December 2023)[1]
• Total	3,573,137
• Density	450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
GDP [2]
• Total	€142.593 billion (2022)
Vehicle registration	AR
Website	www.bezreg-arnsberg.nrw.de

The region was founded in 1815 as a subdivision of the Prussian Province of Westphalia.

Kreise
(counties)

1. Ennepe-Ruhr
2. Hochsauerland
3. Märkischer Kreis
4. Olpe
5. Siegen-Wittgenstein
6. Soest
7. Unna

Kreisfreie Städte
(independent cities)

1. Bochum
2. Dortmund
3. Hagen
4. Hamm
5. Herne

Economy

The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was 124.8 billion € in 2018, accounting for 3.7% of German economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 32,000 € or 106% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 95% of the EU average.^[3]