State of Brandenburg, Germany

Location of state of Brandenburg on a map

Brandenburg is a state found in the nation of Germany. Home to 2,455,780 people, it is the 10th largest division in Germany in terms of population.

Brandenburg gained its current status as a state in the year 1990. The government of Brandenburg is lead by Dietmar Woidke and is based in the state capital of Potsdam (Population: 145,292).

The most populous cities in Brandenburg are: Potsdam (Population: 145,292), Cottbus (Population: 84,754), Brandenburg an der Havel (Population: 59,826), Frankfurt (Oder) (Population: 51,691).

Brandenburg State - Quick Facts

Country Germany
Region Type State
ISO Code DE_BB
Time Zone CEST
Year of Establishment 1990
Capital Potsdam (Population: 145,292)
Head of Government Dietmar Woidke
Total Population 2,455,780
Total Area 29,477 sq km (11,381 sq miles)
Population Density 83.3 sq km (215.8 sq miles)