Gotha Population 2026

Gotha has a population of 46,615, making it the #217 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Thuringia. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.

Location of Gotha (capital Berlin shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

46,615

Rank in Germany

#217

Coordinates

50.95°N, 10.70°E

~305 m elevation · Europe/Berlin

Distance to capital (Berlin)

256 km

159 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Thuringia

City	Population	Rank in Germany
Erfurt	218,793	#37
Jena	104,712	#75
Gera	104,659	#76
Weimar	64,727	#136
Nordhausen	43,912	#235
Suhl	43,509	#241
Eisenach	40,747	#272
Ilmenau	38,834	#289

Cities near Gotha

Erfurt218,793 people · ~24 km away
Eisenach40,747 people · ~27 km away
Ilmenau38,834 people · ~33 km away
Suhl43,509 people · ~38 km away
Weimar64,727 people · ~44 km away
Nordhausen43,912 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gotha?

Gotha has a population of 46,615 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #217 biggest city in Germany.

What region is Gotha in?

Gotha is located in Thuringia, Germany.

Is Gotha the capital of Germany?

No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 256 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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