Český Těšín Population 2026
Český Těšín has a population of 25,750, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Moravian-Silesian Region. Roughly 0.2% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,750
Rank in Czechia
#44
Coordinates
49.75°N, 18.63°E
~275 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
303 km
188 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Moravian-Silesian Region
| City | Population | Rank in Czechia |
|---|---|---|
| Ostrava | 279,791 | #3 |
| Havířov | 82,768 | #11 |
| Opava | 60,252 | #16 |
| Frýdek-Místek | 53,590 | #17 |
| Karviná | 48,637 | #20 |
| Třinec | 38,415 | #28 |
| Orlová | 27,540 | #40 |
| Nový Jičín | 26,547 | #42 |
Cities near Český Těšín
FAQ
What is the population of Český Těšín?
Český Těšín has a population of 25,750 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Český Těšín in?
Český Těšín is located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia.
Is Český Těšín the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 303 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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