Heilbronn Population 2026
Heilbronn has a population of 120,733, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Baden-Wurttemberg. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
120,733
Rank in Germany
#62
Coordinates
49.14°N, 9.22°E
~173 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
478 km
297 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baden-Wurttemberg
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart | 612,663 | #7 |
| Mannheim | 307,960 | #21 |
| Karlsruhe | 283,799 | #24 |
| Freiburg | 237,460 | #34 |
| Heidelberg | 143,345 | #55 |
| Ulm | 120,451 | #64 |
| Pforzheim | 119,313 | #66 |
| Reutlingen | 112,627 | #70 |
Cities near Heilbronn
- Ludwigsburg87,603 people · ~27 km away
- Stuttgart612,663 people · ~40 km away
- Esslingen92,390 people · ~45 km away
- Pforzheim119,313 people · ~47 km away
- Heidelberg143,345 people · ~49 km away
- Speyer50,343 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Heilbronn?
Heilbronn has a population of 120,733 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Heilbronn in?
Heilbronn is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.
Is Heilbronn the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 478 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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