Halle (Saale) Population 2026
Halle (Saale) has a population of 237,865, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saxony-Anhalt. Roughly 0.3% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
237,865
Rank in Germany
#33
Coordinates
51.48°N, 11.98°E
~114 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
152 km
94 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saxony-Anhalt
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Magdeburg | 244,329 | #31 |
| Dessau | 67,747 | #126 |
| Halberstadt | 39,729 | #280 |
| Weißenfels | 37,929 | #302 |
| Stendal | 37,722 | #305 |
| Bitterfeld-Wolfen | 36,592 | #312 |
| Merseburg | 34,780 | #330 |
| Wernigerode | 32,167 | #369 |
Cities near Halle (Saale)
- Merseburg34,780 people · ~14 km away
- Bitterfeld-Wolfen36,592 people · ~29 km away
- Weißenfels37,929 people · ~31 km away
- Leipzig504,971 people · ~31 km away
- Bernburg32,113 people · ~39 km away
- Dessau67,747 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Halle (Saale)?
Halle (Saale) has a population of 237,865 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Halle (Saale) in?
Halle (Saale) is located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Is Halle (Saale) the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 152 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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