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Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia

Germany

Provincial capital51.9624° N, 7.6257° E

Münster is a city located in Germany, within the province of North Rhine-Westphalia. It has a population of 270,184, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population270,184
ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Coordinates51.9624° N, 7.6257° E
CountryGermany
Rank in Germany#27 of 81,666

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Nearest Airports

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Münster-Telgte Airfield

EDLTLocal

10.3 km away

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Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield

DE-0386Local

16.9 km away

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Ottmarsbocholt Airfield

DE-0814Local

17.2 km away

About Münster

Münster is situated at coordinates 51.96236° latitude and 7.62571° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 64 meters and operates in the Europe/Berlin timezone.

Münster ranks 27th among 13,100 cities in Germany by population. With a total urban population of 91,661,632 in the country, Münster holds a notable position among other major cities.

Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia

The city is part of North Rhine-Westphalia. While specific rankings within the province are not available, it is one of the urban areas in a region that includes many other cities.

Köln963,395Düsseldorf620,523Essen593,085Dortmund588,462Duisburg504,358Bochum385,729Wuppertal360,797Bielefeld331,906Bonn330,579Gelsenkirchen270,028

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Münster.

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Roman Catholic Diocese of MünsterPopulated place
0.1 km
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GeistVillage
1.9 km
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RumphorstNeighborhood
2 km
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UppenbergVillage
2.2 km
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Sankt MauritzNeighborhood
3.7 km
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CoerdeNeighborhood
3.8 km
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GievenbeckNeighborhood
4 km
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Berg FidelNeighborhood
4 km
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KinderhausCity
4 km
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DelstrupVillage
4.2 km
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WerseVillage
4.4 km
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MecklenbeckNeighborhood
4.7 km
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AltenroxelVillage
4.9 km
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GremmendorfNeighborhood
5 km
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LaerVillage
5.8 km
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HandorfCity
5.9 km
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NienbergeCity
6.1 km
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RoxelNeighborhood · 9,184 inhab.
6.2 km
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HiltrupCity
6.3 km
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KasewinkelVillage
6.5 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 Münster?

The population of Münster is 270,184.

In which province/state is Münster located?

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

What are the coordinates of Münster?

The coordinates of Münster are 51.96236° latitude and 7.62571° longitude.

What is the elevation of Münster?

The elevation of Münster is 64 meters.

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