Halberstadt Population 2026
Halberstadt has a population of 39,729, making it the #280 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saxony-Anhalt. It is about 86× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,729
Rank in Germany
#280
Coordinates
51.90°N, 11.06°E
~123 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
175 km
109 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 |
| Weißenfels | 37,929 | #302 |
| Stendal | 37,722 | #305 |
| Bitterfeld-Wolfen | 36,592 | #312 |
| Merseburg | 34,780 | #330 |
| Wernigerode | 32,167 | #369 |
Cities near Halberstadt
- Wernigerode32,167 people · ~20 km away
- Nordhausen43,912 people · ~47 km away
- Magdeburg244,329 people · ~47 km away
- Bernburg32,113 people · ~48 km away
- Salzgitter104,970 people · ~53 km away
- Braunschweig244,715 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Halberstadt?
Halberstadt has a population of 39,729 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #280 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Halberstadt in?
Halberstadt is located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Is Halberstadt the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 175 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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