Dessau was one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, located in the east of the country.
Founded in 1990 from parts of Regierungsbezirk Halle, the Dessau government region 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.
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Area:
- 4,280.26 km² (1652.62 mi² )
Population:
- 529,571 (2002)
Date founded:
- 1990
Date dissolved:
- Jan 1, 2004
