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Munich, Bavaria

Germany

Regional capital48.1374° N, 11.5755° E

Munich is a city located in Germany, specifically in the province of Bavaria. With a population of 1,260,391, it ranks as the third most populous city in the country.

Population1,260,391
ProvinceBavaria
Coordinates48.1374° N, 11.5755° E
CountryGermany
Rank in Germany#3 of 81,666

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Nearest Airports

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Schleissheim Airfield

EDNXLocal

11.4 km away

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Dachau-Gröbenried Airfield

EDMDLocal

15.2 km away

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Wangen bei Starnberg Airfield

DE-0590Local

17.7 km away

About Munich

Situated at coordinates 48.13743° N latitude and 11.57549° E longitude, Munich lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 524 meters and operates within the Europe/Berlin timezone. Nearby cities include Bogenhausen, Freising, Germering, Dachau, and Pasing.

Munich ranks #3 among 13,100 cities in Germany by population. It follows Berlin and Hamburg, which have populations of 3,426,354 and 1,845,229, respectively, in a country with a total urban population of 91,661,632.

Cities in Bavaria

As the largest city in Bavaria, Munich ranks #1 out of 1,954 cities in the province. Other significant cities in Bavaria include Nürnberg, Augsburg, Würzburg, Regensburg, and Ingolstadt. The city is supported by various amenities, including 44 hospitals, 462 schools, and 76 universities.

Nürnberg515,543Augsburg259,196Würzburg133,731Regensburg129,151Ingolstadt120,658Fürth112,025Erlangen102,675Bogenhausen77,542Bayreuth75,061Bamberg70,047

Nearby Cities

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

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AltstadtNeighborhood
0.1 km
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KreuzviertelNeighborhood
0.4 km
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AngerviertelNeighborhood
0.5 km
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GraggenauNeighborhood
0.6 km
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HackenviertelNeighborhood
0.6 km
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GärtnerplatzNeighborhood
0.6 km
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IsarvorstadtNeighborhood
0.8 km
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SchönfeldvorstadtNeighborhood
0.8 km
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LehelNeighborhood
0.9 km
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GlockenbachNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Deutsches MuseumNeighborhood
1.1 km
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KönigsplatzNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Ludwigsvorstadt-KlinikenNeighborhood
1.2 km
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MaxvorstadtNeighborhood
1.2 km
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UniversitätNeighborhood
1.3 km
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AuNeighborhood
1.4 km
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LudwigsvorstadtNeighborhood
1.5 km
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AugustenstraßeNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Am alten südlichen FriedhofNeighborhood
1.5 km
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MaximilianeumNeighborhood
1.5 km

Universities in Munich

Munich is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
UNRRA University of Munich1946——
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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 Munich?

The population of Munich is 1,260,391.

In which province/state is Munich located?

Munich is located in the province of Bavaria.

What are the coordinates of Munich?

The coordinates of Munich are 48.13743° N latitude and 11.57549° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Munich?

The elevation of Munich is 524 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Munich?

The nearest airports include Schleissheim Airfield, Dachau-Gröbenried Airfield, and Wangen bei Starnberg Airfield.

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