Jessen (Elster)

Jessen
Location of Jessen (Elster) within Wittenberg district
Location of Jessen (Elster)
Jessen
Jessen
Coordinates: 51°47′30″N 12°57′20″E / 51.79167°N 12.95556°E / 51.79167; 12.95556
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictWittenberg
Government
 • Mayor (2021–28) Michael Jahn
Area
 • Total
352.12 km2 (135.95 sq mi)
Elevation
72 m (236 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)
 • Total
13,639
 • Density38.734/km2 (100.32/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
06917, 06918, 06926, 06928
Dialling codes03537, 035387, 035389
Vehicle registrationWB, GHC, JE
Websitewww.jessen.de

Jessen (German pronunciation: [ˈjɛsn̩] ) is a municipality on the Black Elster river and lies in the eastern part of Saxony-Anhalt in the district of Wittenberg.