Rüsselsheim am Main Population 2026
Rüsselsheim am Main has a population of 59,730, making it the #148 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,730
Rank in Germany
#148
Coordinates
49.99°N, 8.42°E
~89 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
447 km
278 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 |
| Marburg an der Lahn | 78,895 | #108 |
Cities near Rüsselsheim am Main
- Mainz222,889 people · ~10 km away
- Wiesbaden288,850 people · ~17 km away
- Darmstadt167,029 people · ~21 km away
- Frankfurt am Main650,000 people · ~23 km away
- Offenbach119,192 people · ~27 km away
- Hanau am Main88,648 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rüsselsheim am Main?
Rüsselsheim am Main has a population of 59,730 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #148 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Rüsselsheim am Main in?
Rüsselsheim am Main is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Rüsselsheim am Main the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 447 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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