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Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia

Germany

Parish seat52.0333° N, 8.5333° E

Bielefeld is a city located in Germany, within the province of North Rhine-Westphalia. It has a population of 331,906 residents, contributing to its status as a significant urban area in the region.

Population331,906
ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Coordinates52.0333° N, 8.5333° E
CountryGermany
Rank in Germany#19 of 81,666

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Nearest Airports

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Bielefeld Airport

BFERegional

7.7 km away

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Westerenger Airfield

DE-0805Local

10.6 km away

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Oerlinghausen Airfield

EDLOLocal

14.3 km away

About Bielefeld

Bielefeld is situated at coordinates 52.03333° latitude and 8.53333° longitude. The city is in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres, at an elevation of 111 meters. It operates within the Europe/Berlin timezone.

With a population ranking of #19 out of 13,100 cities in Germany, Bielefeld is notable in the country's urban landscape. The total population of Germany is approximately 91,661,632.

Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia

Bielefeld is part of North Rhine-Westphalia. The specific ranking of the city within the province is not available, but it is one of the many cities in this populous region.

Köln963,395Düsseldorf620,523Essen593,085Dortmund588,462Duisburg504,358Bochum385,729Wuppertal360,797Bonn330,579Münster270,184Gelsenkirchen270,028

Nearby Cities

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

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SudbrackNeighborhood
1.1 km
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MitteNeighborhood
1.4 km
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GellershagenNeighborhood
1.5 km
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BraksiekCity
2.2 km
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SchildescheNeighborhood
2.6 km
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KammerrathsheideNeighborhood
2.7 km
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RußheideNeighborhood
2.9 km
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BethelNeighborhood
3 km
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DornbergNeighborhood
3.6 km
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GadderbaumNeighborhood
3.7 km
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SiekerNeighborhood
3.9 km
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TheesenNeighborhood
4 km
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BabenhausenNeighborhood
4.1 km
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BaumheideNeighborhood
4.3 km
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HeeperholzNeighborhood
4.4 km
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Schildesche-BauerschaftNeighborhood
4.4 km
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Hoberge-UerentrupNeighborhood
4.6 km
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HorstmannsfeldNeighborhood
4.8 km
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HeepenNeighborhood
4.9 km
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WellbachCity
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 Bielefeld?

The population of Bielefeld is 331,906.

In which province/state is Bielefeld located?

Bielefeld is located in North Rhine-Westphalia.

What are the coordinates of Bielefeld?

The coordinates of Bielefeld are 52.03333° latitude and 8.53333° longitude.

What is the elevation of Bielefeld?

The elevation of Bielefeld is 111 meters.

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