Brakel, North Rhine-Westphalia
Brakel: city in Germany
About
Quick Facts about Brakel
| Population | 16,270 |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) |
| County | Regierungsbezirk Detmold |
| Postal code | 33034 |
| Plate code | HX |
| Phone Area Codes | 05648, 05272, 05645, 05276 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 51.7175,9.1860 |
| Altitude | 443 feet / 135 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 12:07:45 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Brakel is located at 51°43'3"N 9°11'9"E (51.7175000, 9.1859600). It has 6 neighbors: Willebadessen, Nieheim, Hoxter, Borgentreich, Beverungen and Bad Driburg.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 15,446 | - | statistical updating |
| 2015 | 16,586 | 6.87% | statistical updating |
| 2017 | 16,374 | -1.29% | statistical updating |
| 2019 | 16,270 | -0.64% | statistical updating |
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