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Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia

Germany

District capital51.4817° N, 7.2165° E

Bochum is a city located in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia province. With a population of 385,729, it is a significant urban center within the region.

Population385,729
ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Coordinates51.4817° N, 7.2165° E
CountryGermany
Rank in Germany#17 of 81,666

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Nearest Airports

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Marl-Loemühle Airfield

EDLMLocal

18.8 km away

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Essen-Mülheim Airport

ESSLocal

21.3 km away

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Waltrop Ultralight Airfield

DE-0377Local

22.9 km away

About Bochum

The city is situated at coordinates 51.48165° latitude and 7.21648° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Bochum has an elevation of 102 meters and operates within the Europe/Berlin timezone.

Bochum ranks 17th out of 13,100 cities in Germany by population. The total population of the country is 91,661,632, providing context for its urban standing.

Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia

Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bochum is part of a province that includes other cities, although specific names are not provided. Its ranking within the province is not specified.

Köln963,395Düsseldorf620,523Essen593,085Dortmund588,462Duisburg504,358Wuppertal360,797Bielefeld331,906Bonn330,579Münster270,184Gelsenkirchen270,028

Nearby Cities

Bochum is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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GrummeNeighborhood
2.1 km
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HammeNeighborhood
2.1 km
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AltenbochumNeighborhood
2.4 km
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HofstedeNeighborhood
3 km
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RiemkeNeighborhood
3.2 km
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SteinkuhlCity
3.3 km
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HordelNeighborhood · 3,252 inhab.
3.3 km
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WiemelhausenNeighborhood
3.4 km
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WeitmarNeighborhood
3.4 km
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KornharpenNeighborhood · 7,856 inhab.
3.5 km
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SteinackerCity
3.9 km
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BockholtCity
4 km
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EppendorfNeighborhood
4.1 km
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LaerNeighborhood · 6,256 inhab.
4.2 km
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BergenNeighborhood
4.4 km
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WestenfeldNeighborhood
4.6 km
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QuerenburgNeighborhood · 21,294 inhab.
4.8 km
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BrenschedeCity
4.8 km
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EickelNeighborhood
4.9 km
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HiltropCity
5 km

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#1 Berlin3,426,354#2 Hamburg1,845,229#3 Munich1,260,391#4 Köln963,395#5 Frankfurt am Main650,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bochum?

The population of Bochum is 385,729.

In which province/state is Bochum located?

Bochum is located in North Rhine-Westphalia.

What are the coordinates of Bochum?

The coordinates of Bochum are 51.48165° latitude and 7.21648° longitude.

What is the elevation of Bochum?

The elevation of Bochum is 102 meters.

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