Waren Population 2026
Waren has a population of 21,470, making it the #623 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is about 160× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,470
Rank in Germany
#623
Coordinates
53.52°N, 12.68°E
~63 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
121 km
75 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Rostock | 198,293 | #40 |
| Schwerin | 96,641 | #83 |
| Neubrandenburg | 68,082 | #125 |
| Stralsund | 58,976 | #151 |
| Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald | 52,731 | #175 |
| Wismar | 45,255 | #225 |
| Güstrow | 31,217 | #381 |
| Neustrelitz | 22,291 | #595 |
Cities near Waren
- Neustrelitz22,291 people · ~31 km away
- Neubrandenburg68,082 people · ~39 km away
- Güstrow31,217 people · ~46 km away
- Parchim19,161 people · ~56 km away
- Rostock198,293 people · ~73 km away
- Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald52,731 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Waren?
Waren has a population of 21,470 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #623 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Waren in?
Waren is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
Is Waren the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 121 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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