Gerlingen
A community guide to Gerlingen in Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland.
- Population
- 19,050 residents
- Region
- Baden-Württemberg
- Country
- Deutschland
- Coordinates
- 48.7995, 9.0632
History
The history of Gerlingen is bound up with the broader story of Baden-Württemberg. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across Deutschland, Gerlingen has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Overview
Gerlingen is a populated place in Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland. The community supports 19,050 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Baden-Württemberg. Its position within the broader regional network gives Gerlingen a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Community and amenities
Gerlingen offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Baden-Württemberg: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Gerlingen's residents. Visitors passing through Gerlingen encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
Gerlingen sits at approximate coordinates 48.7995 latitude and 9.0632 longitude within Baden-Württemberg. The terrain and natural features around Gerlingen reflect those typical of its part of Deutschland, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Baden-Württemberg road network providing the principal routes in and out.