Jessen, Municipality on Black Elster River in Wittenberg, Germany
The municipality of Jessen extends over 351 square kilometers across Saxony-Anhalt, encompassing 44 distinct subdivisions at 72 meters above sea level.
First documented in 1217, Jessen experienced a devastating fire in 1729 that destroyed substantial parts of the settlement before its reconstruction.
The marketplace and Saint Nicolai Parish Church form the central gathering spaces where residents participate in regional traditions and celebrations.
The local economy relies on metalworking facilities, construction companies, dairy processing plants, and agricultural enterprises that provide employment opportunities.
Jessen ranks as Germany's twelfth largest municipality by land area, surpassing Munich by approximately three square kilometers.
Location: Wittenberg
Elevation above the sea: 72 m
Website: https://www.jessen.de/
Shares border with: Zahna-Elster, Kemberg
Website: https://jessen.de
GPS coordinates: 51.79167,12.95556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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