Major Cities in Germany map & data
There are 24 major cities mapped in Germany, spread over 16 states. The most are in Nordrhein-Westfalen (6), Bremen (2) and Hessen (2). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Berlin, Hamburg and Munich.
Major Cities by state
| State | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nordrhein-Westfalen | 6 | 25% |
| Bremen | 2 | 8.3% |
| Hessen | 2 | 8.3% |
| Sachsen | 2 | 8.3% |
| Baden-Württemberg | 1 | 4.2% |
| Bayern | 1 | 4.2% |
| Berlin | 1 | 4.2% |
| Brandenburg | 1 | 4.2% |
| Hamburg | 1 | 4.2% |
| Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | 1 | 4.2% |
| Niedersachsen | 1 | 4.2% |
| Rheinland-Pfalz | 1 | 4.2% |
| Saarland | 1 | 4.2% |
| Sachsen-Anhalt | 1 | 4.2% |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 1 | 4.2% |
| Thüringen | 1 | 4.2% |
Notable major cities in Germany
- BerlinBerlin · pop. 3613495
- HamburgHamburg · pop. 1830584
- MunichBayern · pop. 1456039
- CologneNordrhein-Westfalen · pop. 1058000
- FrankfurtHessen · pop. 746878
- StuttgartBaden-Württemberg · pop. 632743
- LeipzigSachsen · pop. 581980
- BremenBremen · pop. 568006
- HannoverNiedersachsen · pop. 535061
- KielSchleswig-Holstein · pop. 247943
- MagdeburgSachsen-Anhalt · pop. 238478
- MainzRheinland-Pfalz · pop. 215110
- ErfurtThüringen · pop. 212988
- SaarbruckenSaarland · pop. 180966
- PotsdamBrandenburg · pop. 175710
- SchwerinMecklenburg-Vorpommern
- DusseldorfNordrhein-Westfalen · pop. 617280
- WiesbadenHessen · pop. 278654
- DresdenSachsen · pop. 551072
- BremerhavenBremen · pop. 113026
- DortmundNordrhein-Westfalen · pop. 586600
- EssenNordrhein-Westfalen · pop. 583393
- DuisburgNordrhein-Westfalen · pop. 498110
- BonnNordrhein-Westfalen · pop. 325490
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Germany?
This layer holds 24 major cities in Germany, the most of them in Nordrhein-Westfalen. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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