Merseburg Population 2026
Merseburg has a population of 34,780, making it the #330 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saxony-Anhalt. It is about 99× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,780
Rank in Germany
#330
Coordinates
51.35°N, 11.99°E
~101 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
162 km
101 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saxony-Anhalt
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Magdeburg | 244,329 | #31 |
| Halle (Saale) | 237,865 | #33 |
| Dessau | 67,747 | #126 |
| Halberstadt | 39,729 | #280 |
| Weißenfels | 37,929 | #302 |
| Stendal | 37,722 | #305 |
| Bitterfeld-Wolfen | 36,592 | #312 |
| Wernigerode | 32,167 | #369 |
Cities near Merseburg
- Halle (Saale)237,865 people · ~14 km away
- Weißenfels37,929 people · ~17 km away
- Leipzig504,971 people · ~27 km away
- Bitterfeld-Wolfen36,592 people · ~38 km away
- Altenburg38,568 people · ~51 km away
- Bernburg32,113 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Merseburg?
Merseburg has a population of 34,780 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #330 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Merseburg in?
Merseburg is located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Is Merseburg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 162 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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