Benešov Population 2026
Benešov has a population of 17,043, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Central Bohemia. Roughly 0.2% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,043
Rank in Czechia
#79
Coordinates
49.78°N, 14.69°E
~357 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
39 km
24 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Bohemia
| City | Population | Rank in Czechia |
|---|---|---|
| Kladno | 69,664 | #13 |
| Mladá Boleslav | 43,684 | #25 |
| Kolín | 33,444 | #33 |
| Příbram | 32,773 | #35 |
| Kutná Hora | 21,642 | #61 |
| Beroun | 21,521 | #62 |
| Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav | 20,313 | #67 |
| Mělník | 19,231 | #70 |
Cities near Benešov
FAQ
What is the population of Benešov?
Benešov has a population of 17,043 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Benešov in?
Benešov is located in Central Bohemia, Czechia.
Is Benešov the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 39 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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