Calden | |
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Location of Calden within Kassel district ![]() | |
Coordinates: 51°25′N09°24′E / 51.417°N 9.400°E Coordinates: 51°25′N09°24′E / 51.417°N 9.400°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Hesse |
Admin. region | Kassel |
District | Kassel |
Subdivisions | 6 districts |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–26) | Maik Mackewitz [1] (Ind.) |
Area | |
• Total | 54.84 km2 (21.17 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 239 m (784 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
Population (2020-12-31) [2] | |
• Total | 7,499 |
• Density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 34377–34379 |
Dialling codes | 05674, 05677 |
Vehicle registration | KS |
Website | www.calden.de |
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