Magdeburg is the capital and most populous city of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, on the Elbe river. It was first mentioned in a documentary record as Magadoburg in the Capitulary of Diedenhofen issued by Charlemagne in 805.
Facts
Area (sq km) Founding Year Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Latitude52.131589 degrees north 1 FAQs
Why is Magdeburg called the city of Otto?
Because it commemorates two famous Ottos who shaped its history.
Magdeburg is now also referred to as the city of Otto. The capital city of Saxony-Anhalt is commemorating two famous Ottos who had great impact on its history.
Why was Magdeburg called the bread house of the Hanseatic League?
Because of its central position in the grain trade.
Magdeburg was one of the most important transshipment centers for European trade. The location on the Elbe was decisive. Magdeburg city law monopolized trade on the Elbe. Because of its central position in the grain trade, Magdeburg was called the bread house of the Hanseatic League.
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1. Magdeburg (Wikidata)
P1082 (population)
population 244,494 (2025)
P625 (coordinate location)
latitude 52.131589, longitude 11.639961
P2044 (elevation above sea level)
elevation 64 m
P2046 (area)
area 200.95 sq km
P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
population 244494 (2025)
View the Source2. Wikipedia (German): Magdeburg
Wikipedia (German)Source text, founding-year-range-start: 805
Erstmals urkundlich erwähnt wurde Magdeburg im Jahr 805.
Source text, founding-year-range-end: 805
Erstmals urkundlich erwähnt wurde Magdeburg im Jahr 805.
Source text, founding-year: 805
Erstmals urkundlich erwähnt wurde Magdeburg im Jahr 805.
View the Source Wikidata: Magdeburg
Magdeburg (Wikipedia)
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