State of Saxony, Germany

Location of state of Saxony on a map

Saxony is a state found in the nation of Germany. Home to 4,056,799 people, it is the 6th largest division in Germany in terms of population.

Saxony gained its current status as a state in the year 1990. The government of Saxony is lead by Stanislaw Tillich and is based in the state capital of Dresden (Population: 486,854).

The most populous cities in Saxony are: Leipzig (Population: 504,971), Dresden (Population: 486,854), Chemnitz (Population: 247,220), Zwickau (Population: 98,796), Plauen (Population: 66,412).

Saxony State - Quick Facts

Country Germany
Region Type State
ISO Code DE_SN
Time Zone CEST
Year of Establishment 1990
Capital Dresden (Population: 486,854)
Head of Government Stanislaw Tillich
Total Population 4,056,799
Total Area 18,413 sq km (7,109 sq miles)
Population Density 220.3 sq km (570.6 sq miles)