Koprivnica Population 2026

Koprivnica has a population of 22,262, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇭🇷 Croatia, located in Koprivnica-Križevci. Roughly 0.6% of Croatia's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Zagreb, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,262

Rank in Croatia

#17

Coordinates

46.16°N, 16.83°E

~118 m elevation · Europe/Zagreb

Distance to capital (Zagreb)

76 km

47 miles, straight line

Cities near Koprivnica

Bjelovar24,392 people · ~30 km away
Čakovec15,078 people · ~39 km away
Varaždin36,187 people · ~41 km away
Sesvete55,313 people · ~66 km away
Zagreb663,592 people · ~76 km away
Velika Gorica30,036 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Koprivnica?

Koprivnica has a population of 22,262 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Croatia.

What region is Koprivnica in?

Koprivnica is located in Koprivnica-Križevci, Croatia.

Is Koprivnica the capital of Croatia?

No, the capital of Croatia is Zagreb, about 76 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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