Chemnitz (region)

Chemnitz was one of the three former Direktionsbezirke of Saxony, Germany, located in the south-west of the state. It coincided with the Planungsregion Südsachsen. It was disbanded in March 2012.

History
The Direktionsbezirk Chemnitz came into existence on 1 August 2008, and succeeded the Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz. The territory of the Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz was slightly smaller, and excluded the former district of Döbeln.

Subdivision
Kreise (districts)
 * 1) Erzgebirgskreis
 * 2) Mittelsachsen
 * 3) Vogtlandkreis
 * 4) Zwickau

Kreisfreie Städte (district-free towns)
 * 1) Chemnitz