Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Essen: Located in the Ruhr area of North Rhine-Westphalia, this German city is a significant industrial and economic center.
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Quick Facts about Essen
| Population | 583,109 |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) |
| County | Düsseldorf District |
| Instagram username | essen_ruhr |
| Twitter username | Essen_Ruhr |
| Postal code | 45359, 45001 |
| Plate code | E |
| Phone Area Codes | 0201, 02054 |
| Official name | Essen |
| Latitude & Longitude | 51.4566,7.0123 |
| IATA airport code | ESS |
| Female population | 300104 |
| Altitude | 381 feet / 116 meters |
| Capital city | Essen is capital of Gau Essen |
| Time Zone | Europe/Berlin |
| Local time | 05:59:36 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Essen is located at 51°27'24"N 7°0'44"E (51.4565700, 7.0122800). It has 6 neighbors: Velbert, Oberhausen, Mulheim an der Ruhr, Heiligenhaus, Bottrop and Bochum.
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- Grenoble (1974 )
- Nizhny Novgorod (1991 )
- Sunderland (1949 )
- Tampere
- Tel Aviv
- Zabrze (2015 )
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 677,568 | - | statistical updating |
| 2011 | 565,900 | -19.73% | statistical updating |
| 2012 | 566,862 | 0.17% | statistical updating |
| 2013 | 569,884 | 0.53% | statistical updating |
| 2014 | 576,691 | 1.18% | statistical updating |
| 2017 | 590,194 | 2.29% | statistical updating |
| 2019 | 583,109 | -1.22% | statistical updating |
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Other places with the same name (1)
- Essen, Lower Saxony with a population of 8,185 people.