Bamberg Population 2026
Bamberg has a population of 70,047, making it the #123 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,047
Rank in Germany
#123
Coordinates
49.90°N, 10.90°E
~243 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
340 km
211 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 Bamberg
FAQ
What is the population of Bamberg?
Bamberg has a population of 70,047 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #123 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Bamberg in?
Bamberg is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Bamberg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 340 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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