Kassel (region)
Kassel is one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Hesse, Germany, in the north of the country. It was created in 1866 when Prussia took over the area to form the new province Hesse-Nassau. Altogether it consists of 138 municipalities.
| Kreise (districts) |
Kreisfreie Städte (district-free towns) |
|---|---|
Kassel | |
|---|---|
 Map of Hesse highlighting the Regierungsbezirk of Kassel | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Hesse |
| Region seat | Kassel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,288.7 km2 (3,200.3 sq mi) |
| Population (31 Dec. 2005) | |
| • Total | 1,252,907 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Website | www.rp-kassel.de |
coat of arms
Other websites
- Official website Archived 2008-02-04 at the Wayback Machine
| Urban districts in Darmstadt Regierungsbezirk | |
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| Rural districts in Darmstadt Regierungsbezirk | |
| Towns with special status in Gießen Regierungsbezirk | |
| Rural districts in Gießen Regierungsbezirk | |
| Urban districts in Regierungsbezirk Kassel | |
| Towns with special status in Regierungsbezirk Kassel | |
| Rural districts in Regierungsbezirk Kassel | |
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