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Braunschweig, Lower Saxony

Germany

District capital52.2659° N, 10.5267° E

Braunschweig is a city located in Germany, specifically in the province of Lower Saxony. With a population of 244,715, it is an important urban center in the region.

Population244,715
ProvinceLower Saxony
Coordinates52.2659° N, 10.5267° E
CountryGermany
Rank in Germany#36 of 81,666

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Nearest Airports

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Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport

BWERegional

6.2 km away

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Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield

EDVSLocal

14.1 km away

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Große Wiese Airfield

DE-0099Local

14.6 km away

About Braunschweig

The city is situated at coordinates 52.26594° latitude and 10.52673° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Braunschweig has an elevation of 72 meters and operates within the Europe/Berlin timezone.

Braunschweig ranks #36 out of 13,100 cities in Germany by population. The total urban population of the country is 91,661,632, highlighting the city's relative size.

Cities in Lower Saxony

Located in Lower Saxony, Braunschweig is one of the cities in this province. Specific ranking information within the province is not available.

Hannover515,140Osnabrück166,462Oldenburg159,218Wolfsburg123,064Göttingen122,149Salzgitter103,866Hildesheim103,052Wilhelmshaven84,393Delmenhorst75,893Lüneburg71,260

Nearby Cities

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

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HagenPopulated place · 3,275 inhab.
0.2 km
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SackPopulated place
0.4 km
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AltewiekNeighborhood · 1,878 inhab.
0.5 km
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NeustadtPopulated place · 2,386 inhab.
0.5 km
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StadtkernNeighborhood · 4,881 inhab.
0.6 km
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AltstadtPopulated place
0.8 km
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Altes HochschulviertelNeighborhood · 4,444 inhab.
0.9 km
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HohetorNeighborhood · 1,836 inhab.
1 km
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Viewegs GartenNeighborhood · 3,374 inhab.
1.1 km
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Am HagenringNeighborhood · 12,602 inhab.
1.3 km
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Petritor - OstNeighborhood · 9,556 inhab.
1.4 km
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NordbahnhofNeighborhood · 3,965 inhab.
1.5 km
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BürgerparkNeighborhood · 3,905 inhab.
1.6 km
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PrinzenparkNeighborhood · 13,956 inhab.
1.6 km
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AltpetritorNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Wilhelmitor - SüdNeighborhood · 8,348 inhab.
2 km
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Neues HochschulviertelNeighborhood · 1,602 inhab.
2 km
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Petritor - NordNeighborhood · 5,900 inhab.
2.1 km
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Wilhelmitor - NordNeighborhood · 5,823 inhab.
2.1 km
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DonnerburgsiedlungNeighborhood
2.1 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 Braunschweig?

The population of Braunschweig is 244,715.

In which province/state is Braunschweig located?

Braunschweig is located in the province of Lower Saxony.

What are the coordinates of Braunschweig?

The coordinates of Braunschweig are 52.26594° latitude and 10.52673° longitude.

What is the elevation of Braunschweig?

The elevation of Braunschweig is 72 meters.

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