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Leipzig, Saxony

Germany

District capital51.3396° N, 12.3713° E

Leipzig is a city located in Germany, within the province of Saxony. With a population of 504,971, it is a significant urban center in the region.

Population504,971
ProvinceSaxony
Coordinates51.3396° N, 12.3713° E
CountryGermany
Rank in Germany#14 of 81,666

Map

Nearest Airports

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Taucha Airfield

EDCTLocal

13 km away

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Leipzig/Halle Airport

LEJInternational

13.2 km away

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Böhlen Airfield

EDOELocal

14 km away

About Leipzig

Situated at coordinates 51.33962° latitude and 12.37129° longitude, Leipzig lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 116 meters and operates within the Europe/Berlin timezone. Nearby cities include Halle (Saale), Gohlis, and Altenburg.

Leipzig ranks as the 14th largest city in Germany out of a total of 13,100 cities. The total population of Germany is approximately 91,661,632.

Cities in Saxony

As part of Saxony, Leipzig ranks 2nd among 493 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Saxony include Dresden, Chemnitz, and Zwickau. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 7 hospitals, 244 schools, and 66 universities.

Dresden556,227Chemnitz247,220Zwickau98,796Plauen66,412Görlitz57,751Gohlis45,924Hoyerswerda43,681Freiberg43,670Bautzen41,972Pirna40,322

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Leipzig.

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ZentrumNeighborhood
0.3 km
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Zentrum-WestNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Zentrum-SüdNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Zentrum-OstNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Zentrum-NordNeighborhood
1.5 km
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AngerCity
1.5 km
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Zentrum-NordwestNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Neustadt-NeuschönefeldCity
1.8 km
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SüdvorstadtCity
2 km
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Zentrum-SüdostNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Reudnitz-ThonbergCity
2.3 km
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Gohlis-SüdNeighborhood
2.5 km
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SchleußigNeighborhood
2.6 km
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AltlindenauNeighborhood
2.8 km
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PlagwitzNeighborhood
3 km
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VolkmarsdorfNeighborhood
3 km
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GohlisNeighborhood · 45,924 inhab.
3 km
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LindenauNeighborhood
3.1 km
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Gohlis-MitteNeighborhood
3.2 km
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EutritzschNeighborhood
3.2 km

Universities in Leipzig

Leipzig is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Institut für gerichtliche Medizin———
Universität Leipzig - Didaktik der Physik———
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Explore Germany

Users can explore additional content about other cities in Germany, compare different countries, view population rankings, or access a comprehensive list of cities.

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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 Leipzig?

The population of Leipzig is 504,971.

In which province/state is Leipzig located?

Leipzig is located in the province of Saxony.

What are the coordinates of Leipzig?

The coordinates of Leipzig are 51.33962° latitude and 12.37129° longitude.

What is the elevation of Leipzig?

The elevation of Leipzig is 116 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Leipzig?

The nearest airport to Leipzig is Leipzig/Halle Airport.

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