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Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia

Germany

District capital51.5149° N, 7.4660° E

Dortmund is a city located in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia province. With a population of 588,462, it ranks as the ninth largest city in the country. The city is part of a densely populated region known for its industrial history and urban development.

Population588,462
ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Coordinates51.5149° N, 7.4660° E
CountryGermany
Rank in Germany#9 of 81,666

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Nearest Airports

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Dortmund Airport

DTMInternational

10.1 km away

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Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider Field

DE-0203Local

11.6 km away

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Hengsen-Opherdicke Airfield

DE-0182Local

13.3 km away

About Dortmund

Dortmund is situated at coordinates 51.51494° latitude and 7.466° longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 96 meters and operates within the Europe/Berlin timezone. Nearby cities include Essen, Duisburg, Bochum, Wuppertal, and Gelsenkirchen.

Dortmund ranks as the 9th largest city out of 13,100 cities in Germany. The total population of the country is approximately 91,661,632, highlighting Dortmund's significant urban presence.

Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia

Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund ranks 4th among 554 cities in the province. Notable cities in the region include Köln, Düsseldorf, Essen, Duisburg, and Bochum. The city is equipped with 21 hospitals, 233 schools, 12 universities, and numerous amenities including parks, banks, and restaurants.

Köln963,395Düsseldorf620,523Essen593,085Duisburg504,358Bochum385,729Wuppertal360,797Bielefeld331,906Bonn330,579Münster270,184Gelsenkirchen270,028

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Dortmund, 20 populated places have been registered.

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KörneNeighborhood
3.1 km
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Steinerne BrückeCity
3.5 km
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SchönauCity
3.6 km
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LindenhorstCity · 6,005 inhab.
3.8 km
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ExternbergNeighborhood
3.9 km
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HuckardeNeighborhood · 16,825 inhab.
4 km
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RenninghausenCity
4.1 km
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KleinbaropCity
4.1 km
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DeusenCity · 1,735 inhab.
4.1 km
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DorstfeldCity · 27,655 inhab.
4.1 km
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WambelNeighborhood · 7,580 inhab.
4.2 km
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HördeNeighborhood · 27,660 inhab.
4.2 km
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EvingNeighborhood · 22,430 inhab.
4.2 km
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ClarenbergCity
4.2 km
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GroßbaropCity
4.2 km
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HacheneyCity · 1,565 inhab.
4.3 km
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BrünninghausenCity · 4,075 inhab.
4.4 km
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BaropCity · 8,170 inhab.
4.4 km
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WischlingenCity
4.7 km
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KemminghausenCity
4.8 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 Dortmund?

The population of Dortmund is 588,462.

In which province/state is Dortmund located?

Dortmund is located in North Rhine-Westphalia.

What are the coordinates of Dortmund?

The coordinates of Dortmund are 51.51494° latitude and 7.466° longitude.

What is the elevation of Dortmund?

The elevation of Dortmund is 96 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Dortmund?

The nearest airport to Dortmund is Dortmund Airport (DTM), located 10.1 km away.

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