Kassel
Kassel is a city in Germany, in the state of Hessen.
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Location of Kassel | |
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Coordinates: 51°19′N 9°30′E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Hesse |
Admin. region | Kassel |
District | Urban district |
Government | |
• Mayor | Christian Geselle (SPD) |
Area | |
• Total | 161 km2 (62 sq mi) |
Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
Population (2022-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 204,202 |
• Density | 1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
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.
References
- "Bevölkerung in Hessen am 31.12.2022 nach Gemeinden" (XLS) (in German). Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt. June 2023.

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