District profile and map of district
| District capital | Annaberg-Buchholz |
| Cities/towns | 28 |
| Communities | 39 |
| Inhabitants | 363,741 (as at 31/11/2011) |
| Population density (Inhabitants per km²) | 200 |
| Total area | 1,828 km² |
| Area as proportion of Saxony | <10% |
| Highest point above sea level: Fichtelberg | 1,215 m |
| Longest north-south dimension | approx. 46 km |
| Longest east-west dimension | approx. 74 km |
| Vehicle registration code | ERZ |