Kassel

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

Kassel
Flag of Kassel
Coat of arms of Kassel
Location of Kassel
Kassel   is located in Germany
Kassel
Kassel
Kassel   is located in Hesse
Kassel
Kassel
Coordinates: 51°19′N 9°30′E
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

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

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



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