Varaždin Population 2026

Varaždin has a population of 36,187, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇭🇷 Croatia, located in Varaždin. Roughly 0.9% of Croatia's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Zagreb, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,187

Rank in Croatia

#10

Coordinates

46.30°N, 16.34°E

~173 m elevation · Europe/Zagreb

Distance to capital (Zagreb)

61 km

38 miles, straight line

Cities near Varaždin

Čakovec15,078 people · ~12 km away
Koprivnica22,262 people · ~41 km away
Sesvete55,313 people · ~55 km away
Bjelovar24,392 people · ~60 km away
Zagreb663,592 people · ~61 km away
Zaprešić18,768 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Varaždin?

Varaždin has a population of 36,187 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Croatia.

What region is Varaždin in?

Varaždin is located in Varaždin, Croatia.

Is Varaždin the capital of Croatia?

No, the capital of Croatia is Zagreb, about 61 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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