Leipzig, Saxony

Leipzig: Located in the state of Saxony, this German city is a significant economic and cultural center.

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Quick Facts about Leipzig

Population 601,668
Country Germany, German Empire, Allied-occupied Germany, Soviet occupation zone (Germany), Electorate of Saxony, Weimar Republic, Germany, Kingdom of Saxony, German Democratic Republic
State Saxony (Germany)
County Bous
Postal code 04105, 04109, 04229, 04275, 04357, 04157, 04317, 04159, 04003, 04155
Plate code L
Phone Area Codes 0341
Area 297.8 km2
Official name Leipzig
Continent Europe
Latitude & Longitude 51.3396,12.3713
IATA airport code LEJ
Altitude 371 feet / 113 meters
Capital city Leipzig is capital of Leipzig District, Kreis Leipzig-Land, Q15621861, Amtshauptmannschaft Leipzig, Kreishauptmannschaft Leipzig
Time Zone UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00
Local time 05:57:19 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Leipzig is located at 51°20'23"N 12°22'17"E (51.3396200, 12.3712900). It has 11 neighbors: Zwenkau, Taucha, Schkeuditz, Rackwitz, Pegau, Markranstadt, Krostitz, Jesewitz, Grossposna, Brandis and Borsdorf.

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Official website of Leipzig

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1870 100,000 - t2120351492
2015 560,472 82.16% t2120351493
2016 571,088 1.86% project management estimation
2017 581,980 1.87% statistical updating
2019 587,857 1% statistical updating
2020 601,668 2.3% t2120351491
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Map & Images (more maps)

Leipzig Metro Map
Leipzig Metro Map
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