Schwabach Population 2026
Schwabach has a population of 38,554, making it the #296 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. It is about 89× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,554
Rank in Germany
#296
Coordinates
49.33°N, 11.02°E
~328 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
393 km
244 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bavaria
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | 1,505,005 | #3 |
| Nuremberg | 515,543 | #12 |
| Augsburg | 301,105 | #22 |
| Regensburg | 151,389 | #54 |
| Würzburg | 133,731 | #57 |
| Fürth | 132,036 | #58 |
| Ingolstadt | 120,658 | #63 |
| Erlangen | 102,675 | #79 |
Cities near Schwabach
FAQ
What is the population of Schwabach?
Schwabach has a population of 38,554 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #296 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Schwabach in?
Schwabach is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Schwabach the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 393 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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