Kempten
Kempten (German: [ˈkɛmptn̩] ⓘ, (Swabian German: ⓘ)) is the largest town of Allgäu, in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany. The population was about 68,000 in 2016. The area was possibly settled originally by Celts, but was later taken over by the Romans, who called the town Cambodunum. Kempten is the oldest urban settlement (town) in Germany.
Kempten | |
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Church St. Lorenz Basilica | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Kempten | |
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| Coordinates: 47°44′N 10°19′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Swabia |
| District | Urban district |
| Government | |
| • Lord mayor (2020–26) | Thomas Kiechle (CSU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 63.29 km2 (24.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 674 m (2,211 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 70,056 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 87401–87439 |
| Dialling codes | 0831 |
| Vehicle registration | KE |
| Website | www.kempten.de |
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