Munster (Münster), North Rhine-Westphalia
Munster: Located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Münster is a historic city in western Germany, known for its significant role in the Peace of Westphalia.
About
Quick Facts about Münster
| Population | 314,319 |
| Country | Kingdom of Prussia, Grand Duchy of Berg, France, Kingdom of Prussia, Germany, Prince-Bishopric of Münster |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) |
| County | Regierungsbezirk Münster |
| Different from | Muenster |
| Postal code | 48143–48167 |
| Plate code | MS |
| Phone Area Codes | 2533, 2536, 2506, 251, 2534, 2501 |
| Official name | Münster |
| Latitude & Longitude | 51.9624,7.6257 |
| Altitude | 197 feet / 60 meters |
| Capital city | Münster is capital of Prince-Bishopric of Münster, Münster Government Region, Ems, Lippe, Province of Westphalia |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00, UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 07:35:09 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Münster is located at 51°57'44"N 7°37'33"E (51.9623600, 7.6257100).
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- Fresno (1986 )
- Kristiansand
- Lublin
- Monastir
- Mühlhausen
- Orléans (1960 )
- Rishon LeZion
- Ryazan
- York
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 264,546 | - | project management estimation |
| 2010 | 279,803 | 5.45% | 2019-09-30T00:00:00Z |
| 2014 | 302,178 | 7.4% | 2019-09-30T00:00:00Z |
| 2015 | 310,039 | 2.54% | demographic balance |
| 2016 | 311,846 | 0.58% | project management estimation |
| 2017 | 313,559 | 0.55% | 2019-09-30T00:00:00Z |
| 2019 | 314,319 | 0.24% | 2019-09-30T00:00:00Z |
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- Munster, Lower Saxony with a population of 17,746 people.
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- Münster, Bavaria with a population of 1,078 people.