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Stadtallendorf
Coat of arms of Stadtallendorf
Coat of arms
Country Germany
State Hesse
Admin. region Gießen
District Marburg-Biedenkopf
Elevation
256 m (840 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
 • Total 21,552
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
35260
Dialling codes 06428 and 06429 (Schweinsberg only)
Vehicle registration MR
Website www.stadtallendorf.de

Stadtallendorf is a town in Germany. It is located in the state of Hesse, within the Marburg-Biedenkopf area. The town is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) east of Marburg. In 2010, Stadtallendorf was chosen to host the 50th Hessentag festival. This is a big annual state festival in Hesse, celebrating culture and community.

About Stadtallendorf

Where is Stadtallendorf?

Stadtallendorf is in a special area of Germany called the West Hesse Depression. This area has many basins (like big bowls) and ridges (like long hills). The town sits on the Upper Hesse Ridge. This ridge separates two basins: the Amöneburg Basin to the west and the Schwalmbecken to the east.

The town is also near the Neustadt Saddle. This is a higher area at the northeast edge of Stadtallendorf. This high ground acts like a natural dividing line for water. Water flowing from one side goes to the Rhine River, and water from the other side goes to the Weser River.

Towns Nearby

Stadtallendorf has many towns and communities as neighbors. To the north, you'll find Rauschenberg and Gilserberg. To the east is Neustadt. In the southeast, there's Kirtorf. To the south, you'll find Homberg (Ohm). Finally, to the west, are the towns of Amöneburg and Kirchhain.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Stadtallendorf changes a little bit each year. Here's how the population looked on December 31st for several years:

  • 1998 – 21,587 people
  • 1999 – 21,643 people
  • 2000 – 21,656 people
  • 2001 – 21,671 people
  • 2002 – 21,704 people
  • 2003 – 21,708 people
  • 2004 – 21,528 people
  • 2006 – 21,540 people
  • 2009 – 21,146 people

Parts of Stadtallendorf

Stadtallendorf is made up of several smaller areas or districts. Each district has its own unique feel.

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