State of Hesse, Germany
Hesse is a state found in the nation of Germany. Home to 5,971,816 people, it is the 5th largest division in Germany in terms of population.
Hesse gained its current status as a state in the year 1949. The government of Hesse is lead by Volker Bouffier and is based in the state capital of Wiesbaden (Population: 272,432).
The most populous cities in Hesse are: Frankfurt am Main (Population: 650,000), Wiesbaden (Population: 272,432), Kassel (Population: 194,501), Darmstadt (Population: 140,385), Offenbach (Population: 119,192).
Hesse State - Quick Facts
| Country | Germany |
| Region Type | State |
| ISO Code | DE_HE |
| Time Zone | CEST |
| Year of Establishment | 1949 |
| Capital | Wiesbaden (Population: 272,432) |
| Head of Government | Volker Bouffier |
| Total Population | 5,971,816 |
| Total Area | 21,115 sq km (8,153 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 282.8 sq km (732.5 sq miles) |