Fulda Population 2026
Fulda has a population of 63,760, making it the #138 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,760
Rank in Germany
#138
Coordinates
50.55°N, 9.68°E
~265 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
339 km
211 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 Fulda
- Bad Hersfeld30,725 people · ~36 km away
- Bad Kissingen21,328 people · ~48 km away
- Eisenach40,747 people · ~66 km away
- Schweinfurt54,012 people · ~68 km away
- Marburg an der Lahn78,895 people · ~70 km away
- Gießen89,179 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fulda?
Fulda has a population of 63,760 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #138 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Fulda in?
Fulda is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Fulda the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 339 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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