Wernigerode Population 2026
Wernigerode has a population of 32,167, making it the #369 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saxony-Anhalt. It is about 107× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,167
Rank in Germany
#369
Coordinates
51.84°N, 10.78°E
~237 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
195 km
121 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 |
| Halberstadt | 39,729 | #280 |
| Weißenfels | 37,929 | #302 |
| Stendal | 37,722 | #305 |
| Bitterfeld-Wolfen | 36,592 | #312 |
| Merseburg | 34,780 | #330 |
Cities near Wernigerode
- Halberstadt39,729 people · ~20 km away
- Nordhausen43,912 people · ~37 km away
- Salzgitter104,970 people · ~44 km away
- Braunschweig244,715 people · ~51 km away
- Wolfsburg123,064 people · ~65 km away
- Bernburg32,113 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wernigerode?
Wernigerode has a population of 32,167 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #369 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Wernigerode in?
Wernigerode is located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Is Wernigerode the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 195 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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