Passau Population 2026
Passau has a population of 50,560, making it the #190 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,560
Rank in Germany
#190
Coordinates
48.57°N, 13.43°E
~366 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
440 km
273 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 Passau
- Deggendorf31,081 people · ~46 km away
- Dingolfing18,805 people · ~70 km away
- Straubing44,580 people · ~72 km away
- Landshut71,863 people · ~94 km away
- Regensburg151,389 people · ~109 km away
- Rosenheim60,167 people · ~125 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Passau?
Passau has a population of 50,560 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #190 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Passau in?
Passau is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Passau the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 440 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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