Korbach Population 2026
Korbach has a population of 24,481, making it the #530 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. It is about 140× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,481
Rank in Germany
#530
Coordinates
51.28°N, 8.87°E
~371 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
341 km
212 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 Korbach
- Baunatal27,929 people · ~37 km away
- Kassel197,230 people · ~44 km away
- Paderborn142,161 people · ~50 km away
- Marburg an der Lahn78,895 people · ~52 km away
- Dillenburg22,974 people · ~72 km away
- Bad Hersfeld30,725 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Korbach?
Korbach has a population of 24,481 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #530 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Korbach in?
Korbach is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Korbach the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 341 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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