Kaufbeuren Population 2026
Kaufbeuren has a population of 42,505, making it the #250 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,505
Rank in Germany
#250
Coordinates
47.88°N, 10.62°E
~672 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
553 km
343 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 Kaufbeuren
FAQ
What is the population of Kaufbeuren?
Kaufbeuren has a population of 42,505 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #250 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Kaufbeuren in?
Kaufbeuren is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Kaufbeuren the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 553 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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