- Kassel (district)
Infobox German district
name=Kassel
state=Hesse
capital=Kassel
regierungsbezirk=Kassel
area=1,292.77
population=245,264
population_as_of=2002
density=190
carsign=KS
url=http://www.landkreiskassel.de
Kassel is a "Kreis" (
district ) in the north ofHesse ,Germany . Neighboring districts are Northeim, Göttingen,Werra-Meißner ,Schwalm-Eder ,Waldeck-Frankenberg , Höxter. The district-free cityKassel is nearly completely surrounded by the district.History
In
1972 , the previous districts of Kassel, Hofgeismar and Wolfhagen, were merged to form the newly established district of Kassel.Geography
The main river in the district is the
Weser , which also forms part of the eastern boundary. Its headstream, the Fulda, flows through the southern part of the district including the city Kassel. In the north of the district there is theDiemel as a tributary of the Weser.Coat of arms
Towns and municipalities
External links
* [http://www.landkreiskassel.de Official website] (German)
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