Ahnatal

Ahnatal

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Ahnatal

Coordinates: 51°21′N 09°23′E / 51.350°N 9.383°E / 51.350; 9.383Coordinates: 51°21′N 09°23′E / 51.350°N 9.383°E / 51.350; 9.383
Country Germany
State Hesse
Admin. region Kassel
District Kassel
Government
  Mayor Michael Aufenanger.
Area
  Total 18.03 km2 (6.96 sq mi)
Population (2015-12-31)[1]
  Total 7,893
  Density 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 34292
Dialling codes 05609
Vehicle registration KS
Website www.ahnatal.de

Ahnatal is a municipality in the district of Kassel, in Hesse, Germany. It is situated roughly 9 km northwest of Kassel, Germany.

Division of the municipality

It consists of three constituent villages, Weimar, Heckershausen, and Kammerberg.

Notable places

Although not famous for any particular sights, the "Bühl" in Weimar attracted geological interest at the beginning of the 20th century as it is one of the very few places where elementary iron (i.e. no iron compounds) can be found. The former mine is now a lake which is popular as a swimming pool.

Politics

From 1945 till 2008, Ahnatal has always had a social-democratic government. However, in the most recent elections of a mayor, the Christian-democratic candidate Michael Aufenanger was elected.

References

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