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Which parts of Saxony-Anhalt have the highest population densities?

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In Saxony-Anhalt, population densities vary significantly across the state. The areas with the highest population densities are:

  • The Börde region: This fertile area is noted for being quite densely populated.1
  • The industrialized, urbanized south: This region contains a line of cities and towns—including Halle, Dessau, Merseburg, Bitterfeld, Wolfen, and Zeitz—that are characterized by higher population concentrations compared to the thinly populated north.1