Hagen Population 2026
Hagen has a population of 198,972, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in North Rhine-Westphalia. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
198,972
Rank in Germany
#39
Coordinates
51.36°N, 7.47°E
~111 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
427 km
265 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Hagen?
Hagen has a population of 198,972 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Hagen in?
Hagen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Is Hagen the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 427 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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