Kassel Government Region

The Kassel Government Region spans 8,288 square kilometers across northern Hesse and includes seven districts with Kassel city as its administrative center.

The region emerged in 1866 when Prussia annexed the former Electorate of Hesse, becoming part of the newly established Province of Hesse-Nassau.

The region incorporates numerous municipalities that maintain distinct local traditions, with the city of Kassel serving as a center for contemporary art exhibitions.

The administrative territory manages governmental services for approximately 1.2 million residents through a network of 138 municipalities and district offices.

The region generated a GDP of 50 billion euros in 2022, contributing 1.4 percent to Germany's total economic performance.

Location: Hesse

Inception: 1867

Capital city: Kassel

Elevation above the sea: 312 m

Shares border with: Lower Franconia, Darmstadt Government Region, Giessen Government Region, Arnsberg Government Region, Detmold Government Region, Brunswick Government Region, Thuringia

Website: https://rp-kassel.hessen.de

GPS coordinates: 51.17000,9.42000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34