Oranienburg Population 2026
Oranienburg has a population of 40,793, making it the #271 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Brandenburg. It is about 84× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,793
Rank in Germany
#271
Coordinates
52.76°N, 13.24°E
~35 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
28 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brandenburg
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Potsdam | 184,754 | #42 |
| Cottbus | 84,754 | #98 |
| Brandenburg an der Havel | 59,826 | #147 |
| Frankfurt (Oder) | 57,107 | #157 |
| Eberswalde | 41,980 | #253 |
| Falkensee | 37,468 | #307 |
| Bernau bei Berlin | 34,866 | #328 |
| Schwedt (Oder) | 33,730 | #344 |
Cities near Oranienburg
- Falkensee37,468 people · ~24 km away
- Bernau bei Berlin34,866 people · ~25 km away
- Berlin3,426,354 people · ~28 km away
- Eberswalde41,980 people · ~40 km away
- Potsdam184,754 people · ~41 km away
- Brandenburg an der Havel59,826 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oranienburg?
Oranienburg has a population of 40,793 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #271 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Oranienburg in?
Oranienburg is located in Brandenburg, Germany.
Is Oranienburg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 28 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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