Eisenach Population 2026

Eisenach has a population of 40,747, making it the #272 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Thuringia. It is about 84× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.

Location of Eisenach (capital Berlin shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

40,747

Rank in Germany

#272

Coordinates

50.98°N, 10.32°E

~215 m elevation · Europe/Berlin

Distance to capital (Berlin)

274 km

170 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Thuringia

City	Population	Rank in Germany
Erfurt	218,793	#37
Jena	104,712	#75
Gera	104,659	#76
Weimar	64,727	#136
Gotha	46,615	#217
Nordhausen	43,912	#235
Suhl	43,509	#241
Ilmenau	38,834	#289

Cities near Eisenach

Gotha46,615 people · ~27 km away
Bad Hersfeld30,725 people · ~44 km away
Suhl43,509 people · ~49 km away
Erfurt218,793 people · ~50 km away
Ilmenau38,834 people · ~54 km away
Fulda63,760 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Eisenach?

Eisenach has a population of 40,747 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #272 biggest city in Germany.

What region is Eisenach in?

Eisenach is located in Thuringia, Germany.

Is Eisenach the capital of Germany?

No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 274 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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