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Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia

Germany

District capital51.5051° N, 7.0965° E

Gelsenkirchen is a city located in Germany, specifically in the province of North Rhine-Westphalia. With a population of 270,028, it is one of the notable urban centers in the region.

Population270,028
ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Coordinates51.5051° N, 7.0965° E
CountryGermany
Rank in Germany#28 of 81,666

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Nearest Airports

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Essen-Mülheim Airport

ESSLocal

15.9 km away

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Marl-Loemühle Airfield

EDLMLocal

16.5 km away

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Dorsten-Am Kanal Airfield

DE-0176Local

19.1 km away

About Gelsenkirchen

The city is situated at coordinates 51.50508° latitude and 7.09654° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Gelsenkirchen has an elevation of 48 meters and operates within the Europe/Berlin timezone.

Gelsenkirchen ranks 28th among 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, Gelsenkirchen is part of a province that encompasses many cities. The specific ranking of Gelsenkirchen within the province is not available.

Köln963,395Düsseldorf620,523Essen593,085Dortmund588,462Duisburg504,358Bochum385,729Wuppertal360,797Bielefeld331,906Bonn330,579Münster270,184

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Gelsenkirchen, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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FeldmarkCity
1.3 km
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SchalkeCity
1.6 km
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Gelsenkirchen-AltNeighborhood
1.9 km
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ÜckendorfNeighborhood
2 km
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RotthausenNeighborhood
2.1 km
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BulmkeNeighborhood
2.2 km
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HüllenNeighborhood
2.7 km
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LeitheNeighborhood
2.9 km
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BismarckNeighborhood
3 km
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HeßlerNeighborhood
3.2 km
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HaverkampNeighborhood
3.4 km
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GünnigfeldNeighborhood
3.5 km
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SchonnebeckNeighborhood
3.9 km
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WattenscheidCity
4.2 km
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RöhlinghausenNeighborhood
4.2 km
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BickernNeighborhood
4.4 km
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HegemannshofNeighborhood
4.4 km
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LeitheNeighborhood
4.5 km
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KaternbergNeighborhood
4.8 km
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StoppenbergNeighborhood
4.9 km

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Largest cities in Germany

#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 Gelsenkirchen?

The population of Gelsenkirchen is 270,028.

In which province/state is Gelsenkirchen located?

Gelsenkirchen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia.

What are the coordinates of Gelsenkirchen?

The coordinates of Gelsenkirchen are 51.50508° latitude and 7.09654° longitude.

What is the elevation of Gelsenkirchen?

The elevation of Gelsenkirchen is 48 meters.

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