Velika Gorica Population 2026
Velika Gorica has a population of 30,036, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇭🇷 Croatia, located in Zagreb County. Roughly 0.8% of Croatia's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Zagreb, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,036
Rank in Croatia
#12
Coordinates
45.71°N, 16.08°E
~107 m elevation · Europe/Zagreb
Distance to capital (Zagreb)
14 km
9 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Velika Gorica?
Velika Gorica has a population of 30,036 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Croatia.
What region is Velika Gorica in?
Velika Gorica is located in Zagreb County, Croatia.
Is Velika Gorica the capital of Croatia?
No, the capital of Croatia is Zagreb, about 14 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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