Eichenzell is a municipality in the district of Fulda, in Hesse, Germany. It is situated on the river Fulda, 7 km south of the town Fulda.

Eichenzell
Coat of arms of Eichenzell
Location of Eichenzell within Fulda district
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Eichenzell is located in Germany
Eichenzell
Eichenzell
Eichenzell is located in Hesse
Eichenzell
Eichenzell
Coordinates: 50°29′N 09°42′E / 50.483°N 9.700°E / 50.483; 9.700
CountryGermany
StateHesse
Admin. regionKassel
DistrictFulda
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Johannes Rothmund[1]
Area
 • Total
55.96 km2 (21.61 sq mi)
Elevation
314 m (1,030 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total
11,277
 • Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
36124
Dialling codes06659
Vehicle registrationFD
Websitewww.eichenzell.de
Fasanerie Palace in Eichenzell.

The letter-processing center for Deutsche Post in the greater Fulda area is in Eichenzell. Die Rhöner Säuwäntzt, a Skiffle-Bluesband, come from Eichenzell-Lütter and use the hillbilly image of the region in their performances.

References

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  1. ^ "Ergebnisse der letzten Direktwahl aller hessischen Landkreise und Gemeinden" (XLS) (in German). Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt. 5 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Bevölkerung in Hessen am 31.12.2022 nach Gemeinden" (XLS) (in German). Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt. June 2023.