Marburg an der Lahn Population 2026
Marburg an der Lahn has a population of 78,895, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,895
Rank in Germany
#108
Coordinates
50.81°N, 8.77°E
~220 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
372 km
231 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hesse
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt am Main | 650,000 | #5 |
| Wiesbaden | 288,850 | #23 |
| Kassel | 197,230 | #41 |
| Darmstadt | 167,029 | #47 |
| Offenbach | 119,192 | #67 |
| Gießen | 89,179 | #93 |
| Hanau am Main | 88,648 | #94 |
| Fulda | 63,760 | #138 |
Cities near Marburg an der Lahn
- Gießen89,179 people · ~26 km away
- Wetzlar52,656 people · ~33 km away
- Dillenburg22,974 people · ~35 km away
- Korbach24,481 people · ~52 km away
- Bad Hersfeld30,725 people · ~66 km away
- Baunatal27,929 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Marburg an der Lahn?
Marburg an der Lahn has a population of 78,895 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Marburg an der Lahn in?
Marburg an der Lahn is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Marburg an der Lahn the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 372 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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