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.

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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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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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