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Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia

Germany

District capital50.7766° N, 6.0834° E

Aachen is a city located in Germany, within the province of North Rhine-Westphalia. It has a population of 265,208 residents, making it one of the notable urban areas in the region.

Population265,208
ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Coordinates50.7766° N, 6.0834° E
Elevation266 m
CountryGermany
Rank in Germany#30 of 81,666

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Nearest Airports

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Aachen-Merzbrück Airport

AAHLocal

8.9 km away

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Stolberg-Diepenlinchen Airfield

DE-0184Local

13.9 km away

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Geilenkirchen Air Base

GKERegional

20.7 km away

About Aachen

Situated at coordinates 50.77664° latitude and 6.08342° longitude, Aachen lies in the Northern Hemisphere at an elevation of 266 meters. The city operates within the Europe/Berlin timezone.

Aachen ranks 30th out of 13,100 cities in Germany based on its population. The total urban population of Germany is approximately 91,661,632, highlighting Aachen's significance within the country.

Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia

As part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Aachen contributes to the province's urban landscape. No specific ranking is provided for its position among other cities in the province.

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

Nearby Cities

Around Aachen, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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BurtscheidNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Frankenberger ViertelCity
1.9 km
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HörnNeighborhood
2 km
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WildbachCity
2.6 km
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MelatenCity
2.7 km
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SoersNeighborhood
2.7 km
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LaurensbergNeighborhood
2.8 km
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SteinebrückNeighborhood
3 km
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SteppenbergCity
3.2 km
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ForstNeighborhood
3.2 km
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SeffentCity
3.3 km
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HandCity
3.9 km
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RichterichNeighborhood
3.9 km
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HaarenNeighborhood
3.9 km
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BerensbergCity
3.9 km
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Rothe ErdeNeighborhood
4 km
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VaalserquartierNeighborhood
4 km
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HaarenheidchenCity
4.4 km
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GrünenthalCity
4.6 km
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VaalsCity · 6,970 inhab.
4.7 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 Aachen?

The population of Aachen is 265,208.

In which province/state is Aachen located?

Aachen is located in the province of North Rhine-Westphalia.

What are the coordinates of Aachen?

The coordinates of Aachen are 50.77664° latitude and 6.08342° longitude.

What is the elevation of Aachen?

The elevation of Aachen is 266 meters.

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