Munich, Bavaria

Munich: Located in Bavaria, southern Germany, this vibrant city is a major economic, cultural, and transportation hub.

About

Quick Facts about Munich

Population 1,471,508
Country Duchy of Bavaria, Germany, West Germany, Electorate of Bavaria, Germany, Weimar Republic, Allied-occupied Germany, German Empire, Kingdom of Bavaria
State Bavaria (Germany)
County Upper Bavaria
Twitter username muenchen
Postal code 81379, 80331, 81737, 81929, 81730, 81825, 80802, 81735, 80805, 81377
Plate code M
Phone Area Codes 089
Official name München
Latitude & Longitude 48.1374,11.5755
Patron saint Benno
Named for monk
Male population 717308
Female population 754200
Altitude 1,703 feet / 519 meters
Capital city Munich is capital of People's State of Bavaria, Bavarian Soviet Republic, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Kingdom of Bavaria, Munich, Isarkreis
Establishment January 01, 1158 (868 years ago)
Time Zone Europe/Berlin
Local time 05:58:40 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Munich is located at 48°8'15"N 11°34'32"E (48.1374300, 11.5754900). It has 2 neighbors: Garching bei Munchen and Bruck.

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  • Berg am Laim
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  • Au-Haidhausen

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1369 10,810 - statistical updating
1396 11,267 4.06% census
1840 126,940 91.12% census
1925 680,704 81.35% census
1950 831,937 18.18% census
1970 1,293,599 35.69% census
1975 1,314,865 1.62% statistical updating
1987 1,185,421 -10.92% census
2011 1,348,335 12.08% census
2012 1,388,308 2.88% statistical updating
2013 1,407,836 1.39% statistical updating
2014 1,429,584 1.52% statistical updating
2015 1,450,381 1.43% statistical updating
2016 1,464,301 0.95% statistical updating
2017 1,456,039 -0.57% statistical updating
2019 1,471,508 1.05% statistical updating
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