In the administrative reform of 1994 the previous district of Stendal was merged with the districts of Osterburg and Havelberg.
Geography
The district is located in the Altmark region. With an area of 2,424.3 km2 (936.0 sq mi), it is the largest district of Saxony-Anhalt.[2] Its highest elevation is the 132.8 metre high Landsberg. The main rivers in the district are the Elbe and the Havel.
The red eagle in the left of the coat of arms is the symbol of Brandenburg, representing that historically the Altmark was part of Brandenburg. It also stands for the district Havelland. The golden trefoil with three oak leaves symbolizes the old district Stendal, and is taken from the coat of arms of the family Bismarck. The three golden diamonds on black ground come from the coat of arms of the dukes of Osterburg, representing the former district Osterburg.
Towns and municipalities
Clickable map of towns and municipalities in the district
The district of Stendal consists of the following subdivisions:[4]