Gelnhausen
Gelnhausen (German pronunciation: [ɡɛlnˈhaʊ̯zn̩] ⓘ) is a town, and the capital of the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, in Hesse, Germany. It is located approximately 40 kilometers east of Frankfurt am Main, between the Vogelsberg mountains and the Spessart range at the river Kinzig. It is one of the eleven towns (urban municipalities) in the district. Gelnhausen has around 22,000 inhabitants.
Gelnhausen | |
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Town | |
View of Gelnhausen with the Marienkirche | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Gelnhausen within Main-Kinzig-Kreis district | |
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| Coordinates: 50°12′N 09°10′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Hesse |
| District | Main-Kinzig-Kreis |
| Subdivisions | 6 districts |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2017–23) | Daniel Christian Glöckner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.18 km2 (17.44 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 180 m (590 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 23,679 |
| • Density | 520/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 63571 |
| Dialling codes | 06051 |
| Vehicle registration | MKK, GN, SLÜ |
| Website | www |
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