Zadar Population 2026

Zadar has a population of 67,309, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇭🇷 Croatia, located in Zadar. Roughly 1.8% of Croatia's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Zagreb, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

67,309

Rank in Croatia

Coordinates

44.12°N, 15.23°E

~2 m elevation · Europe/Zagreb

Distance to capital (Zagreb)

198 km

123 miles, straight line

Cities near Zadar

Šibenik31,115 people · ~68 km away
Split149,830 people · ~118 km away
Solin20,996 people · ~120 km away
Pula52,220 people · ~138 km away
Rijeka107,964 people · ~148 km away
Karlovac41,869 people · ~155 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zadar?

Zadar has a population of 67,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Croatia.

What region is Zadar in?

Zadar is located in Zadar, Croatia.

Is Zadar the capital of Croatia?

No, the capital of Croatia is Zagreb, about 198 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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