It covers an area of 1,255 km ( 484.56 sq mi ) .
The population ( 2000 ) is 41,391 of which 25,200 live in the town of Gerede .
It covers an area of 1,255 km ( 484.56 sq mi ) , and the population ( 2000 ) is 41,391 of which 25,200 live in the town of Gerede .