Gera is a city in eastern Germany, located in the state of Thuringia. It lies east of Jena and south of Leipzig, positioned along the White Elster River.
Location Map of Gera, Germany
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Where is Gera Located?
Gera is a city in eastern Germany, located in the state of Thuringia. It lies east of Jena and south of Leipzig, positioned along the White Elster River.
The city covers an area of 151.93 sq km (58.66 sq mi) and has a population of about 94,000 as of the 2022 census.
Gera is known for its industrial past and cultural sites, with key attractions including Gera Market Square, St. Salvator Church, Otto Dix House, Hofwiesenpark, Orangerie, and Tierpark Gera.
Gera, Germany Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Gera |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Thuringia |
| Region | Eastern Thuringia (Central Germany) |
| Established | First mentioned in 995 |
| Population | Approx. 95,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 151.93 sq km (58.66 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 620 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 50.8771° N, 12.0823° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 07545–07557 |
| Area Code | +49 365 |
| Major Waterways | White Elster River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; Gera Hauptbahnhof; tram network |
| Famous For | Otto Dix birthplace, textile industry history, and cultural heritage |
| Top Attractions | Otto Dix House, Gera Zoo, Orangerie, St. Salvator Church |
| Official Website | https://www.gera.de |
Distance from Gera to Major Cities in Germany
- Gera to Leipzig – 90 km (56 miles)
- Gera to Jena – 40 km (25 miles)
- Gera to Erfurt – 80 km (50 miles)
- Gera to Chemnitz – 90 km (56 miles)
- Gera to Dresden – 140 km (87 miles)
- Gera to Halle (Saale) – 110 km (68 miles)
- Gera to Magdeburg – 180 km (112 miles)
- Gera to Berlin – 230 km (143 miles)
- Gera to Nuremberg – 190 km (118 miles)
- Gera to Munich – 330 km (205 miles)
- Gera to Stuttgart – 360 km (224 miles)
- Gera to Frankfurt – 330 km (205 miles)
- Gera to Hanover – 300 km (186 miles)
- Gera to Bremen – 350 km (217 miles)
- Gera to Hamburg – 400 km (249 miles)
- Gera to Dortmund – 420 km (261 miles)
- Gera to Essen – 440 km (273 miles)
- Gera to Düsseldorf – 460 km (286 miles)
- Gera to Cologne – 480 km (298 miles)
- Gera to Bonn – 500 km (311 miles)
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