State of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Location of state of Rhineland-Palatinate on a map

Rhineland-Palatinate is a state found in the nation of Germany. Home to 3,989,808 people, it is the 7th largest division in Germany in terms of population.

Rhineland-Palatinate gained its current status as a state in the year 1949. The government of Rhineland-Palatinate is lead by Malu Dreyer and is based in the state capital of Mainz (Population: 184,997).

The most populous cities in Rhineland-Palatinate are: Mainz (Population: 184,997), Ludwigshafen am Rhein (Population: 163,196), Koblenz (Population: 107,319), Trier (Population: 100,129), Kaiserslautern (Population: 98,732).

Rhineland-Palatinate State - Quick Facts

Country Germany
Region Type State
ISO Code DE_RP
Time Zone CET
Year of Establishment 1949
Capital Mainz (Population: 184,997)
Head of Government Malu Dreyer
Total Population 3,989,808
Total Area 19,847 sq km (7,663 sq miles)
Population Density 201.0 sq km (520.7 sq miles)