Wetzlar Population 2026
Wetzlar has a population of 52,656, making it the #177 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,656
Rank in Germany
#177
Coordinates
50.56°N, 8.50°E
~169 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
403 km
250 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 Wetzlar
- Gießen89,179 people · ~12 km away
- Dillenburg22,974 people · ~25 km away
- Marburg an der Lahn78,895 people · ~33 km away
- Limburg an der Lahn33,820 people · ~38 km away
- Frankfurt am Main650,000 people · ~51 km away
- Offenbach119,192 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wetzlar?
Wetzlar has a population of 52,656 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #177 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Wetzlar in?
Wetzlar is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Wetzlar the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 403 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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