Cham, Bavaria
Cham: municipality in Oberpfalz, Germany
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Quick Facts about Cham
| Population | 16,907 |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria (Germany) |
| County | Upper Palatinate |
| Postal code | 93413 |
| Plate code | CHA |
| Phone Area Codes | 0 99 71 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 49.2257,12.6550 |
| Altitude | 1,194 feet / 364 meters |
| Capital city | Cham is capital of Cham |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00, UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 08:56:29 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Cham is located at 49°13'32"N 12°39'18"E (49.2256500, 12.6550100).
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Official website of Cham
Official Website- Alphen-Chaam
- Cham
- Klatovy
- Zele
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | 2,920 | - | census |
| 1925 | 4,766 | 38.73% | census |
| 1950 | 9,198 | 48.18% | census |
| 1970 | 17,119 | 46.27% | census |
| 1975 | 12,423 | -37.8% | statistical updating |
| 1987 | 16,692 | 25.58% | census |
| 2011 | 16,451 | -1.46% | statistical updating |
| 2012 | 16,480 | 0.18% | statistical updating |
| 2013 | 16,433 | -0.29% | statistical updating |
| 2014 | 16,508 | 0.45% | statistical updating |
| 2015 | 16,529 | 0.13% | statistical updating |
| 2016 | 16,701 | 1.03% | statistical updating |
| 2017 | 16,796 | 0.57% | statistical updating |
| 2019 | 16,907 | 0.66% | statistical updating |
Cham Regen, QHQ