Bad Hersfeld Population 2026
Bad Hersfeld has a population of 30,725, making it the #390 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. It is about 112× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,725
Rank in Germany
#390
Coordinates
50.87°N, 9.71°E
~209 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
314 km
195 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 Bad Hersfeld
FAQ
What is the population of Bad Hersfeld?
Bad Hersfeld has a population of 30,725 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #390 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Bad Hersfeld in?
Bad Hersfeld is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Bad Hersfeld the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 314 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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