Landshut Population 2026
Landshut has a population of 71,863, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,863
Rank in Germany
#120
Coordinates
48.53°N, 12.16°E
~488 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
453 km
281 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 Landshut
- Dingolfing18,805 people · ~27 km away
- Freising42,570 people · ~34 km away
- Straubing44,580 people · ~49 km away
- Regensburg151,389 people · ~54 km away
- Ingolstadt120,658 people · ~60 km away
- Munich1,505,005 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Landshut?
Landshut has a population of 71,863 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Landshut in?
Landshut is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Landshut the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 453 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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