About Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is located in Germany, part of Europe. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
Population270,028
Figure applies toGelsenkirchen (city)
Data as ofLatest recorded figure
Last checkedSeptember 3, 2026
CountryGermany
ContinentEurope
Place typeCity
Country codeDE
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