Magdeburg

Magdeburg (German: [ˈmakdəbʊʁk] (listen); Low Saxon: Meideborg [ˈmaˑɪdebɔɐ̯x]) is the capital of the state of Saxony-Anhalt, in Germany. The city covers an area of 201 km² (77.6 sq mi). About 236,000 people live there (2016).

Magdeburg
City
From top, left to right: Aerial view to a part of the city centre – Town Hall – "Green Citadel" – "Millennium Tower" – Magdeburg Cathedral at night – and panorama-city wall
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Magdeburg
Magdeburg Show map of Germany Magdeburg Show map of Saxony-Anhalt
Coordinates: 52°8′0″N 11°37′0″E
Country	Germany
State	Saxony-Anhalt
District	Urban district
Subdivisions	40 boroughs
Government
• Mayor	Simone Borris (Ind.)
Area
• Total	200.95 km2 (77.59 sq mi)
Elevation	43 m (141 ft)
Population  (2024-12-31)[1]
• Total	244,329
• Density	1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	39104–39130
Dialling codes	0391
Vehicle registration	MD
Website	www.magdeburg.de

A demonstration of air pressure (called the Magdeburg spheres) was done here by Otto von Guericke in 1656. Also, the 18th century composer Georg Philipp Telemann was born here.