Kassel (region)

Kassel is one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Hesse, Germany, located in the north of the state. It was created in 1866 when Prussia annexed the Electorate of Hesse, forming part of the new Province of Hesse-Nassau. It was enlarged following the incorporation of the former Free State of Waldeck in 1929. From 1944 to 1945 it formed its own province: Kurhessen. After World War II it became part of Greater Hesse within the American Occupation Zone, the precursor to the modern state of Hesse. In its modern form it consists of 138 municipalities.

Kreise
(districts)

Kreisfreie Städte
(district-free cities)

Kassel
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Regierungsbezirk
Map of Hesse highlighting Kassel
CountryGermany
StateHesse
Region seatKassel
Government
  District PresidentMark Weinmeister (CDU)
Area
  Total8,288.7 km2 (3,200.3 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2022)
  Total1,235,899
  Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
GDP
  Total€50.053 billion (2022)
Websitewww.rp-kassel.hessen.de
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