Pula Population 2026

Pula has a population of 52,220, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇭🇷 Croatia, located in Istria. Roughly 1.4% of Croatia's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Zagreb, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

52,220

Rank in Croatia

Coordinates

44.87°N, 13.85°E

~11 m elevation · Europe/Zagreb

Distance to capital (Zagreb)

197 km

122 miles, straight line

Cities near Pula

Rijeka107,964 people · ~69 km away
Zadar67,309 people · ~138 km away
Karlovac41,869 people · ~150 km away
Samobor16,911 people · ~179 km away
Zaprešić18,768 people · ~188 km away
Zagreb663,592 people · ~197 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pula?

Pula has a population of 52,220 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Croatia.

What region is Pula in?

Pula is located in Istria, Croatia.

Is Pula the capital of Croatia?

No, the capital of Croatia is Zagreb, about 197 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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