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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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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