Recklinghausen Population 2026
Recklinghausen has a population of 122,438, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in North Rhine-Westphalia. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
122,438
Rank in Germany
#60
Coordinates
51.61°N, 7.20°E
~80 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
436 km
271 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Recklinghausen?
Recklinghausen has a population of 122,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Recklinghausen in?
Recklinghausen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Is Recklinghausen the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 436 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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