Deggendorf is a town in Bavaria, Germany, and capital of the Deggendorf district.
Facts
Area (sq km) Founding Year Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Latitude48.835278 degrees north 1 FAQs
Why is Deggendorf called the Gateway to the Bavarian Forest?
The official Deggendorf city website says: "The extraordinary location of Deggendorf has given the city its second name: “The Gateway to the Bavarian Forest.” The wooded mountains form the backdrop of the city square with its broad market streets, and the old city hall with its magnificent Gothic tower."
Does Deggendorf have a river port and a university?
The official Deggendorf city website says: "The domestic port provides a free trade zone for the city. It is next to Duisburg the only one in the federal territory. In 1994, the city gained a technical university whose positive impact will make itself felt in years to come in many areas."
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1. Deggendorf (Wikidata)
P1082 (population)
population 35,166 (2025)
P625 (coordinate location)
latitude 48.835278, longitude 12.964444
P2044 (elevation above sea level)
elevation 314 m
P2046 (area)
area 77.21 sq km
P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
population 35166 (2025)
View the Source2. Wikipedia (German): Deggendorf
Wikipedia (German)Article text: founding statementQuote, Article text: founding statement
Die Deggendorfer Altstadt ist eine hochmittelalterliche Planstadt , 1242 von den Wittelsbachern angelegt.
Wikidata: Deggendorf
Deggendorf (Wikipedia)
- In Group: Cities of Western Europe (World), Wikipedia; part-of country and UN M49 subregion
On Continent: Europe, Lead paragraph names Germany; continent follows from the atlas record for Germany
pronunciation: [ˈdɛɡn̩ˌdɔʁf] ; Bavarian: Degndorf, Deggndorf) is a town in Bavaria, Germany
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