Dillenburg Population 2026
Dillenburg has a population of 22,974, making it the #570 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. It is about 149× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,974
Rank in Germany
#570
Coordinates
50.74°N, 8.29°E
~232 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
405 km
252 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 Dillenburg
- Wetzlar52,656 people · ~25 km away
- Gießen89,179 people · ~32 km away
- Marburg an der Lahn78,895 people · ~35 km away
- Limburg an der Lahn33,820 people · ~43 km away
- Koblenz107,319 people · ~66 km away
- Neuwied66,805 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dillenburg?
Dillenburg has a population of 22,974 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #570 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Dillenburg in?
Dillenburg is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Dillenburg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 405 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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