Forchheim Population 2026

Forchheim has a population of 30,442, making it the #391 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. It is about 113× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,442

Rank in Germany

#391

Coordinates

49.72°N, 11.06°E

~261 m elevation · Europe/Berlin

Distance to capital (Berlin)

353 km

219 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bavaria

City	Population	Rank in Germany
Munich	1,505,005	#3
Nuremberg	515,543	#12
Augsburg	301,105	#22
Regensburg	151,389	#54
Würzburg	133,731	#57
Fürth	132,036	#58
Ingolstadt	120,658	#63
Erlangen	102,675	#79

Cities near Forchheim

Erlangen102,675 people · ~15 km away
Bamberg70,047 people · ~23 km away
Fürth132,036 people · ~27 km away
Nuremberg515,543 people · ~29 km away
Schwabach38,554 people · ~43 km away
Bayreuth72,940 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Forchheim?

Forchheim has a population of 30,442 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #391 biggest city in Germany.

What region is Forchheim in?

Forchheim is located in Bavaria, Germany.

Is Forchheim the capital of Germany?

No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 353 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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