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Oldest Cities in Germany

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Germany

1 Tönning 10 45.7
2 Heideck 02 45.7
3 Karlshuld 02 45.7
4 Rennertshofen 02 45.7
5 Nassau 08 45.7
6 Zapfendorf 02 45.7
7 Lamme 06 45.7
8 Bad Lauchstädt 14 45.7
9 Mittenaar 05 45.7
10 Krauchenwies 01 45.7
11 Waldkappel 05 45.7
12 Oberviechtach 02 45.7
13 Lichtenau 01 45.7
14 Lauter 13 45.7
15 Contwig 08 45.7
16 Schilksee 10 45.7
17 Seubersdorf 02 45.7
18 Niederfischbach 08 45.7
19 Kippenheim 01 45.7
20 Wittenburg 12 45.7
21 Ranstadt 05 45.7
22 Hartenstein 13 45.7
23 Nandlstadt 02 45.7
24 Steinbach-Hallenberg 15 45.7
25 Nackenheim 08 45.7
26 Heroldsbach 02 45.7
27 Egling 02 45.7
28 Ahlerstedt 06 45.7
29 Mömlingen 02 45.7
30 Hammerbrook 04 45.7
31 Eckersdorf 02 45.7
32 Bruckberg 02 45.7
33 Todtnau 01 45.7
34 Lensahn 10 45.7
35 Molfsee 10 45.7
36 Wannweil 01 45.7
37 Hohenwestedt 10 45.7
38 Gschwend 01 45.7
39 Mudau 01 45.7
40 Waldbüttelbrunn 02 45.7
41 Oberding 02 45.7
42 Neudenau 01 45.7
43 Eibau 13 45.7
44 Wilhermsdorf 02 45.7
45 Forchtenberg 01 45.7
46 Rottach-Egern 02 45.7
47 Waldfischbach-Burgalben 08 45.7
48 Lenzkirch 01 45.7
49 Trappenkamp 10 45.7
50 Rotthalmünster 02 45.7
51 Petersaurach 02 45.7
52 Schöllnach 02 45.7
53 Hebertshausen 02 45.7
54 Geringswalde 13 45.7
55 Großheubach 02 45.7
56 Kusel 08 45.7
57 Lunzenau 13 45.7
58 Weitnau 02 45.7
59 Reichenau 01 45.7
60 Bredstedt 10 45.7
61 Belgern 13 45.7
62 Freren 06 45.7
63 Dornheim 05 45.7
64 Oberthulba 02 45.7
65 Elsterberg 13 45.7
66 Munderkingen 01 45.7
67 Breitenbrunn 13 45.7
68 Schwarmstedt 06 45.7
69 Langquaid 02 45.7
70 Braunlage 06 45.7
71 Lübars 16 45.7
72 Rot am See 01 45.7
73 Moosinning 02 45.7
74 Altenberg 13 45.7
75 Uelsen 06 45.7
76 Jestetten 01 45.7
77 Affing 02 45.7
78 Weßling 02 45.7
79 Hitzacker 06 45.7
80 Satteldorf 01 45.7
81 Peitz 11 45.7
82 Sankt Johann 01 45.7
83 Bischofsheim in der Rhön 02 45.7
84 Weitramsdorf 02 45.7
85 Horst 10 45.7
86 Borkum 06 45.7
87 Rangendingen 01 45.7
88 Kirchheim am Neckar 01 45.7
89 Herbstein 05 45.7
90 Sersheim 01 45.7
91 Hofheim in Unterfranken 02 45.7
92 Münstertal/Schwarzwald 01 45.7
93 Wirges 08 45.7
94 Augustusburg 13 45.7
95 Hollfeld 02 45.7
96 Ochtendung 08 45.7
97 Grebenhain 05 45.7
98 Umkirch 01 45.7
99 Schliengen 01 45.7
100 Esterwegen 06 45.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in Germany often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Tönning has a median age of 45.7 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Tönning's residents are over 45.7 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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