Braunschweig, Lower Saxony

Braunschweig: city in Lower Saxony, Germany

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Quick Facts about Braunschweig

Population 248,292
Country German Empire, Allied-occupied Germany, Weimar Republic, Kingdom of Westphalia, Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, German Confederation, Germany, Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Germany, Germany
State Lower Saxony (Germany)
County Bous
Postal code 38100–38126, 38114, 38100, 38126
Plate code BS
Phone Area Codes 05309, 05341, 05300, 0531, 05307
Official name Braunschweig
Latitude & Longitude 52.2659,10.5267
Male population 122985
Female population 125307
Altitude 246 feet / 75 meters
Capital city Braunschweig is capital of Free State of Brunswick, Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Duchy of Brunswick, Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Establishment January 01, 0861 (1165 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00
Local time 04:36:56 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Braunschweig is located at 52°15'57"N 10°31'36"E (52.2659400, 10.5267300). It has 3 neighbors: Wendeburg, Vordorf and Vechelde.

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1551 16,192 - 126431
1671 15,570 -3.99% 19847
2011 244,806 93.64% 19847
2012 246,742 0.78% 126431
2013 248,424 0.68% 19847
2016 217,976 -13.97% 117439
2017 248,023 12.11% 117439
2019 248,292 0.11% 2019-09-30T00:00:00Z
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