Solin Population 2026

Solin has a population of 20,996, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇭🇷 Croatia, located in Split-Dalmatia. Roughly 0.5% of Croatia's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Zagreb, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,996

Rank in Croatia

#19

Coordinates

43.54°N, 16.49°E

~15 m elevation · Europe/Zagreb

Distance to capital (Zagreb)

256 km

159 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Split-Dalmatia

City	Population	Rank in Croatia
Split	149,830	#2

Cities near Solin

Split149,830 people · ~6 km away
Šibenik31,115 people · ~53 km away
Zadar67,309 people · ~120 km away
Dubrovnik26,922 people · ~165 km away
Sisak27,859 people · ~214 km away
Slavonski Brod45,005 people · ~217 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Solin?

Solin has a population of 20,996 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Croatia.

What region is Solin in?

Solin is located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia.

Is Solin the capital of Croatia?

No, the capital of Croatia is Zagreb, about 256 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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