Frýdek-Místek Population 2026
Frýdek-Místek has a population of 53,590, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Moravian-Silesian Region. Roughly 0.5% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,590
Rank in Czechia
#17
Coordinates
49.68°N, 18.35°E
~291 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
285 km
177 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 |
| Karviná | 48,637 | #20 |
| Třinec | 38,415 | #28 |
| Orlová | 27,540 | #40 |
| Nový Jičín | 26,547 | #42 |
| Český Těšín | 25,750 | #44 |
Cities near Frýdek-Místek
- Havířov82,768 people · ~12 km away
- Kopřivnice23,424 people · ~17 km away
- Ostrava279,791 people · ~18 km away
- Orlová27,540 people · ~19 km away
- Český Těšín25,750 people · ~21 km away
- Třinec38,415 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Frýdek-Místek?
Frýdek-Místek has a population of 53,590 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Frýdek-Místek in?
Frýdek-Místek is located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia.
Is Frýdek-Místek the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 285 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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