Požega Population 2026

Požega has a population of 16,867, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇭🇷 Croatia, located in Požega-Slavonia. Roughly 0.4% of Croatia's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Zagreb, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,867

Rank in Croatia

#23

Coordinates

45.34°N, 17.69°E

~140 m elevation · Europe/Zagreb

Distance to capital (Zagreb)

143 km

89 miles, straight line

Cities near Požega

Slavonski Brod45,005 people · ~33 km away
Đakovo16,875 people · ~57 km away
Osijek75,535 people · ~82 km away
Vinkovci28,111 people · ~88 km away
Bjelovar24,392 people · ~90 km away
Vukovar22,255 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Požega?

Požega has a population of 16,867 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Croatia.

What region is Požega in?

Požega is located in Požega-Slavonia, Croatia.

Is Požega the capital of Croatia?

No, the capital of Croatia is Zagreb, about 143 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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