Kassel

Coordinates: 51°19′N 9°30′E / 51.317°N 9.500°E / 51.317; 9.500
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Kassel
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Kassel is located in Germany
Kassel
Kassel
Kassel is located in Hesse
Kassel
Kassel
Coordinates: 51°19′N 9°30′E / 51.317°N 9.500°E / 51.317; 9.500
CountryGermany
StateHesse
Admin. regionKassel
DistrictUrban district
Government
 • MayorChristian Geselle (SPD)
Area
 • Total161 km2 (62 sq mi)
Elevation
167 m (548 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[1]
 • Total204,202
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
34001 – 34134
Dialling codes0561
Vehicle registrationKS
Websitewww.stadt-kassel.de

Kassel is a city in Germany, in the state of Hessen.

It has about 195,000 inhabitants and a university.

Every 5 years there is an international arts exhibition documenta in Kassel. The best football team KSV Hessen Kassel plays in the Regionalliga, the fourth Division in Germany.

References[change | change source]

  1. ↑ "Bevölkerung in Hessen am 31.12.2022 nach Gemeinden" (XLS) (in German). Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt. June 2023.
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