Weißenfels Population 2026
Weißenfels has a population of 37,929, making it the #302 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saxony-Anhalt. It is about 90× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,929
Rank in Germany
#302
Coordinates
51.20°N, 11.97°E
~102 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
177 km
110 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saxony-Anhalt
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Magdeburg | 244,329 | #31 |
| Halle (Saale) | 237,865 | #33 |
| Dessau | 67,747 | #126 |
| Halberstadt | 39,729 | #280 |
| Stendal | 37,722 | #305 |
| Bitterfeld-Wolfen | 36,592 | #312 |
| Merseburg | 34,780 | #330 |
| Wernigerode | 32,167 | #369 |
Cities near Weißenfels
FAQ
What is the population of Weißenfels?
Weißenfels has a population of 37,929 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #302 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Weißenfels in?
Weißenfels is located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Is Weißenfels the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 177 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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