All data refers to the current administrative area of the city, including the newly incorporated municipalities of Gallinchen, Groß Gaglow and Kiekebusch.
Geographic Location
| Latitude | 51°46´02" North |
| Longitude | 14°19´60" East |
| Elevation | 75 m AMSL |
Territory
| Total area | 164.3 km² |
| Developed and undeveloped areas | 26.8 km² |
| Forested area | 34.3 km² |
| Traffic zones | 12.6 km² |
| Sports and recreational areas | 8.4 km² |
| Water expanse | 2.7 km² |
Urban expansion
| East to West | 156 km |
| North to South | 192 km |
River Spree
| Water level | 67.6 m AMSL |
| Maximum river width in Cottbus | 36 m |
| Length of river flowing through Cottbus | 23 km |