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Largest Cities in Brandenburg

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Brandenburg

1 Potsdam 182,112
2 Cottbus 84,754
3 Brandenburg an der Havel 59,826
4 Frankfurt (Oder) 57,015
5 Eberswalde 41,980
6 Oranienburg 40,793
7 Falkensee 37,468
8 Bernau bei Berlin 34,866
9 Fürstenwalde 33,539
10 Königs Wusterhausen 32,513
11 Eisenhüttenstadt 32,052
12 Neuruppin 31,901
13 Schwedt (Oder) 30,189
14 Blankenfelde-Mahlow 29,129
15 Senftenberg 28,988
16 Rathenow 27,115
17 Strausberg 26,649
18 Hennigsdorf 26,122
19 Ludwigsfelde 24,164
20 Forst 22,843
21 Werder 22,384
22 Hohen Neuendorf 21,893
23 Luckenwalde 21,616
24 Guben 21,608
25 Prenzlau 20,899
26 Wittenberge 20,171
27 Wandlitz 19,888
28 Teltow 19,530
29 Lauchhammer 18,990
30 Finsterwalde 18,922
31 Kleinmachnow 17,892
32 Templin 17,634
33 Lubnjow 17,461
34 Wittstock 17,361
35 Zossen 17,138
36 Nauen 16,600
37 Neuenhagen 16,170
38 Angermünde 15,453
39 Zehdenick 14,809
40 Lubin 14,713
41 Mahlow 13,828
42 Pritzwalk 13,485
43 Jüterbog 13,292
44 Perleberg 13,102
45 Bad Freienwalde 13,075
46 Stahnsdorf 12,964
47 Petershagen 12,931
48 Beelitz 12,475
49 Schönefeld 12,015
50 Bad Belzig 11,999
51 Blankenfelde 11,929
52 Schöneiche 11,907
53 Erkner 11,741
54 Großräschen 11,523
55 Velten 11,498
56 Herzberg 11,033
57 Bad Liebenwerda 10,890
58 Michendorf 10,743
59 Luckau 10,471
60 Brieselang 10,379
61 Kyritz 10,274
62 Kolkwitz 10,225
63 Doberlug-Kirchhain 10,151
64 Premnitz 10,105
65 Zeuthen 10,084
66 Vetschau 9,857
67 Elsterwerda 9,694
68 Storkow 9,550
69 Fehrbellin 9,413
70 Kalawa 9,299
71 Trebbin 9,199
72 Glienicke 9,144
73 Rangsdorf 9,134
74 Rheinsberg 9,113
75 Altlandsberg 8,804
76 Mittenwalde 8,730
77 Treuenbrietzen 8,675
78 Beeskow 8,468
79 Groß Kreutz 8,453
80 Wriezen 8,213
81 Schipkau 7,876
82 Falkenberg 7,830
83 Werneuchen 7,767
84 Wustermark 7,729
85 Grünheide 7,599
86 Woltersdorf 7,581
87 Kremmen 7,567
88 Schulzendorf 7,452
89 Dallgow-Döberitz 7,439
90 Müncheberg 7,214
91 Niedergörsdorf 7,197
92 Karstädt 7,189
93 Birkenwerder 7,122
94 Großbeeren 6,835
95 Fürstenberg 6,774
96 Schwarzheide 6,646
97 Wusterhausen 6,632
98 Gransee 6,544
99 Leegebruch 6,541
100 Ketzin 6,500

The largest cities in Brandenburg represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Potsdam leads with a population of 182,112, followed by Cottbus and Brandenburg an der Havel. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 11 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Potsdam's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 11 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 11,999 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 425,687.

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