Hof Population 2026
Hof has a population of 49,239, making it the #200 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,239
Rank in Germany
#200
Coordinates
50.31°N, 11.91°E
~491 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
267 km
166 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bavaria
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | 1,505,005 | #3 |
| Nuremberg | 515,543 | #12 |
| Augsburg | 301,105 | #22 |
| Regensburg | 151,389 | #54 |
| Würzburg | 133,731 | #57 |
| Fürth | 132,036 | #58 |
| Ingolstadt | 120,658 | #63 |
| Erlangen | 102,675 | #79 |
Cities near Hof
FAQ
What is the population of Hof?
Hof has a population of 49,239 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #200 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Hof in?
Hof is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Hof the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 267 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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