Rasdorf
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| Rasdorf | ||
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  Rasdorf | ||
Location of Rasdorf within Fulda district 
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| Coordinates: 50°43′N 09°54′E / 50.717°N 9.900°ECoordinates: 50°43′N 09°54′E / 50.717°N 9.900°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Hesse | |
| Admin. region | Kassel | |
| District | Fulda | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Berthold Körbel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 30.07 km2 (11.61 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 332 m (1,089 ft) | |
| Population (2012-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,632 | |
| • Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 36169 | |
| Dialling codes | 06651 | |
| Vehicle registration | FD | |
| Website | www.rasdorf.de | |
Rasdorf is a municipality in the district of Fulda, in Hesse, Germany.
Geography
Rasdorf is situated within the "Kuppenrhön" area, next to the border of Hesse and Thuringia.
Administration
The districts of Rasdorf, Setzelbach and Grüsselbach form the municipality of Rasdorf.
History
Rasdorf was mentioned for the first time in 780.
Sights
The memorial Point Alpha is located at the border of Hesse and Thuringia. For 40 years an observation post of the US army was located here. Today, two associations strive to maintain a section of the inner German border fortifications and the American observation post as a memorial. The intention is to remind visitors of the division of Germany and the confrontation between NATO and Warsaw Pact forces.
References
- ↑ "Die Bevölkerung der hessischen Gemeinden". Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt (in German). July 2013.
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