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Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Germany

District capital54.0887° N, 12.1405° E

Rostock is a city in Germany, located in the province of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. With a population of 198,293, it is one of the notable urban centers in the region.

Population198,293
ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Coordinates54.0887° N, 12.1405° E
CountryGermany
Rank in Germany#47 of 81,666

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Nearest Airports

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Purkshof Airfield

EDCXLocal

10.7 km away

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Rostock-Laage Airport

RLGRegional

21 km away

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Rerik-Zweedorf Airfield

EDCRLocal

32.1 km away

About Rostock

Rostock is situated at coordinates 54.0887° latitude and 12.14049° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 18 meters and operates within the Europe/Berlin timezone.

In terms of population, Rostock ranks #47 out of 13,100 cities in Germany. The total population of the country is approximately 91,661,632, highlighting Rostock's position among larger urban areas.

Cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Rostock is part of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern province. The city does not have a specific ranking among other cities in the province.

Schwerin96,641Neubrandenburg68,082Stralsund58,976Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald52,731Wismar45,255Güstrow31,217Neustrelitz22,291Waren21,470Kröpeliner-Tor-Vorstadt19,542Parchim19,161

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Rostock includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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StadtmitteNeighborhood
0.4 km
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Kröpeliner-Tor-VorstadtNeighborhood · 19,542 inhab.
1.6 km
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GehlsdorfNeighborhood
1.7 km
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DierkowNeighborhood
2 km
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Dierkow-OstNeighborhood
2 km
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Dierkow-WestNeighborhood · 1,192 inhab.
2 km
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DalwitzhofNeighborhood
2.4 km
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SüdstadtNeighborhood
2.5 km
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Dierkow-NeuNeighborhood · 10,552 inhab.
2.6 km
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HansaviertelNeighborhood
2.8 km
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WaldeslustNeighborhood
2.8 km
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BrinckmansdorfNeighborhood
2.8 km
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Alt BartelsdorfNeighborhood
2.8 km
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RiekdahlCity
2.9 km
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KassebohmNeighborhood
3 km
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BiestowNeighborhood
3.2 km
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ToitenwinkelNeighborhood
3.3 km
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GragetopshofCity
3.4 km
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KessinCity
3.7 km
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Langenort HufeNeighborhood
3.7 km

Universities in Rostock

Rostock is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Hanseatic University Rostock2007——
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Explore Germany

Users can explore additional information about other cities in Germany, compare countries, view rankings, or access a complete 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 Rostock?

The population of Rostock is 198,293.

In which province/state is Rostock located?

Rostock is located in the province of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

What are the coordinates of Rostock?

The coordinates of Rostock are 54.0887° latitude and 12.14049° longitude.

What is the elevation of Rostock?

The elevation of Rostock is 18 meters.

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