Bjelovar Population 2026
Bjelovar has a population of 24,392, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇭🇷 Croatia, located in Bjelovar-Bilogora. Roughly 0.6% of Croatia's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Zagreb, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,392
Rank in Croatia
#16
Coordinates
45.90°N, 16.85°E
~113 m elevation · Europe/Zagreb
Distance to capital (Zagreb)
68 km
42 miles, straight line
Cities near Bjelovar
- Koprivnica22,262 people · ~30 km away
- Sesvete55,313 people · ~57 km away
- Varaždin36,187 people · ~60 km away
- Sisak27,859 people · ~60 km away
- Čakovec15,078 people · ~63 km away
- Velika Gorica30,036 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bjelovar?
Bjelovar has a population of 24,392 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Croatia.
What region is Bjelovar in?
Bjelovar is located in Bjelovar-Bilogora, Croatia.
Is Bjelovar the capital of Croatia?
No, the capital of Croatia is Zagreb, about 68 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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