Kassel

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

Kassel
City
Flag Coat of arms
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  (2023-12-31)[1]
• Total	197,065
• Density	1,200/km2 (3,200/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.