Kassel Population 2026
Kassel has a population of 197,230, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
197,230
Rank in Germany
#41
Coordinates
51.32°N, 9.50°E
~164 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
300 km
186 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hesse
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt am Main | 650,000 | #5 |
| Wiesbaden | 288,850 | #23 |
| Darmstadt | 167,029 | #47 |
| Offenbach | 119,192 | #67 |
| Gießen | 89,179 | #93 |
| Hanau am Main | 88,648 | #94 |
| Marburg an der Lahn | 78,895 | #108 |
| Fulda | 63,760 | #138 |
Cities near Kassel
FAQ
What is the population of Kassel?
Kassel has a population of 197,230 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Kassel in?
Kassel is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Kassel the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 300 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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