Gumbinnen (region)


Regierungsbezirk Gumbinnen was a Regierungsbezirk, or government region, of the Prussian province of East Prussia from 1815 until 1945. The regional capital was Gumbinnen.

History

In 1808 during the Napoleonic Wars, East Prussia was divided into the Regierungsbezirke of Gumbinnen, comprising the eastern parts of the former Duchy of Prussia, and Königsberg. On November 1, 1905, the southern districts of the two regions were separated to create Regierungsbezirk Allenstein.
Regierungsbezirk Gumbinnen was dissolved in 1945 when East Prussia was partitioned between the Republic of Poland and the Soviet Union after World War II according to the resolutions at the Potsdam Conference.

Districts in 1937

As of December 31, 1937

Urban districts

  1. Insterburg
  2. Tilsit

    Rural districts

  3. Angerburg
  4. Darkehmen
  5. Goldap
  6. Gumbinnen
  7. Insterburg
  8. Niederung
  9. Pillkallen
  10. Stallupönen
  11. Tilsit-Ragnit
  12. Treuburg

Districts in 1945

As of January 1, 1945

Urban districts

  1. Memel
  2. Insterburg
  3. Tilsit

    Rural districts

  4. Darkehmen
  5. Angerburg
  6. Ebenrode
  7. Elchniederung
  8. Goldap
  9. Gumbinnen
  10. Heydekrug
  11. Insterburg
  12. Memel
  13. Schloßberg
  14. Sudauen
  15. Tilsit-Ragnit
  16. Treuburg