Kassel
city in Hesse, Germany
Kassel is a city in Germany, in the state of Hessen.
Kassel | |
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Coordinates: 51°19′N 9°30′E / 51.317°N 9.500°ECoordinates: 51°19′N 9°30′E / 51.317°N 9.500°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Hesse |
Admin. region | Kassel |
District | Urban district |
Government | |
• Mayor | Christian Geselle (SPD) |
Area | |
• Total | 106.8 km2 (41.2 sq mi) |
Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
Population (2006-12-31) | |
• Total | 193,518 |
• Density | 1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
Postal codes | 34001 – 34134 |
Dialling codes | 0561 |
Vehicle registration | KS |
Website | www.stadt-kassel.de |
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.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Alle politisch selbständigen Gemeinden mit ausgewählten Merkmalen am 31.12.2018 (4. Quartal)". DESTATIS. Archived from the original on 10 March 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
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