Bitterfeld-Wolfen Population 2026
Bitterfeld-Wolfen has a population of 36,592, making it the #312 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saxony-Anhalt. It is about 94× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,592
Rank in Germany
#312
Coordinates
51.62°N, 12.32°E
~79 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
125 km
78 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 |
| Weißenfels | 37,929 | #302 |
| Stendal | 37,722 | #305 |
| Merseburg | 34,780 | #330 |
| Wernigerode | 32,167 | #369 |
Cities near Bitterfeld-Wolfen
- Dessau67,747 people · ~25 km away
- Halle (Saale)237,865 people · ~29 km away
- Leipzig504,971 people · ~32 km away
- Merseburg34,780 people · ~38 km away
- Bernburg32,113 people · ~45 km away
- Weißenfels37,929 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bitterfeld-Wolfen?
Bitterfeld-Wolfen has a population of 36,592 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #312 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Bitterfeld-Wolfen in?
Bitterfeld-Wolfen is located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Is Bitterfeld-Wolfen the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 125 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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