Baunatal Population 2026
Baunatal has a population of 27,929, making it the #443 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. It is about 123× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,929
Rank in Germany
#443
Coordinates
51.25°N, 9.41°E
~216 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
309 km
192 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 Baunatal
- Kassel197,230 people · ~10 km away
- Korbach24,481 people · ~37 km away
- Bad Hersfeld30,725 people · ~47 km away
- Göttingen122,149 people · ~48 km away
- Marburg an der Lahn78,895 people · ~66 km away
- Paderborn142,161 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Baunatal?
Baunatal has a population of 27,929 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #443 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Baunatal in?
Baunatal is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Baunatal the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 309 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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