State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Location of state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on a map

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is a state found in the nation of Germany. Home to 1,609,982 people, it is the 14th largest division in Germany in terms of population.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania gained its current status as a state in the year 1990. The government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is lead by Erwin Sellering and is based in the state capital of Schwerin (Population: 96,641).

The most populous cities in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are: Rostock (Population: 198,293), Schwerin (Population: 96,641), Neubrandenburg (Population: 68,082), Stralsund (Population: 58,976), Greifswald (Population: 52,731).

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State - Quick Facts

Country Germany
Region Type State
ISO Code DE_MV
Time Zone CET
Year of Establishment 1990
Capital Schwerin (Population: 96,641)
Head of Government Erwin Sellering
Total Population 1,609,982
Total Area 23,173 sq km (8,947 sq miles)
Population Density 69.5 sq km (179.9 sq miles)