Lingen, officially known as Lingen (Ems), is a town situated in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is located on the river Ems within the southern portion of the Emsland District. The town's geography is defined by its proximity to regional borders, as it neighbors North Rhine-Westphalia to the south and the Netherlands to the west.
As of 2024, the city has a population of 59,896 residents, which includes 2,262 individuals who have registered Lingen as their secondary residence. The town serves as a notable settlement within the Emsland region, positioned along the waterway that shares its name.