Karlovac Population 2026

Karlovac has a population of 41,869, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇭🇷 Croatia, located in Karlovac. Roughly 1.1% of Croatia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Zagreb, the country's biggest city.

Location of Karlovac (capital Zagreb shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

41,869

Rank in Croatia

Coordinates

45.49°N, 15.55°E

~114 m elevation · Europe/Zagreb

Distance to capital (Zagreb)

49 km

30 miles, straight line

Cities near Karlovac

Samobor16,911 people · ~37 km away
Zaprešić18,768 people · ~45 km away
Velika Gorica30,036 people · ~48 km away
Zagreb663,592 people · ~49 km away
Sesvete55,313 people · ~58 km away
Sisak27,859 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Karlovac?

Karlovac has a population of 41,869 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Croatia.

What region is Karlovac in?

Karlovac is located in Karlovac, Croatia.

Is Karlovac the capital of Croatia?

No, the capital of Croatia is Zagreb, about 49 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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