Villach Population 2026
Villach has a population of 58,882, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇦🇹 Austria, located in Carinthia. Roughly 0.6% of Austria's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Vienna, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,882
Rank in Austria
#7
Coordinates
46.61°N, 13.86°E
~494 m elevation · Europe/Vienna
Distance to capital (Vienna)
260 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Carinthia
| City | Population | Rank in Austria |
|---|---|---|
| Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | 100,316 | #6 |
| Wolfsberg | 25,035 | #16 |
Cities near Villach
- Klagenfurt am Wörthersee100,316 people · ~34 km away
- Wolfsberg25,035 people · ~80 km away
- Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer16,790 people · ~119 km away
- Graz303,270 people · ~131 km away
- Salzburg157,245 people · ~146 km away
- Steyr38,331 people · ~165 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Villach?
Villach has a population of 58,882 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Austria.
What region is Villach in?
Villach is located in Carinthia, Austria.
Is Villach the capital of Austria?
No, the capital of Austria is Vienna, about 260 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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