Cottbus Population 2026
Cottbus has a population of 84,754, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Brandenburg. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,754
Rank in Germany
#98
Coordinates
51.76°N, 14.33°E
~80 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
106 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brandenburg
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Potsdam | 184,754 | #42 |
| Brandenburg an der Havel | 59,826 | #147 |
| Frankfurt (Oder) | 57,107 | #157 |
| Eberswalde | 41,980 | #253 |
| Oranienburg | 40,793 | #271 |
| Falkensee | 37,468 | #307 |
| Bernau bei Berlin | 34,866 | #328 |
| Schwedt (Oder) | 33,730 | #344 |
Cities near Cottbus
- Bautzen41,972 people · ~65 km away
- Frankfurt (Oder)57,107 people · ~67 km away
- Fürstenwalde33,539 people · ~69 km away
- Görlitz57,751 people · ~81 km away
- Dresden564,904 people · ~89 km away
- Pirna40,322 people · ~93 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cottbus?
Cottbus has a population of 84,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Cottbus in?
Cottbus is located in Brandenburg, Germany.
Is Cottbus the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 106 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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