Jičín Population 2026
Jičín has a population of 16,328, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Hradec Králové Region. Roughly 0.2% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 71× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,328
Rank in Czechia
#83
Coordinates
50.44°N, 15.35°E
~288 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
77 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hradec Králové Region
| City | Population | Rank in Czechia |
|---|---|---|
| Hradec Králové | 90,596 | #8 |
| Trutnov | 31,398 | #36 |
| Náchod | 21,263 | #63 |
| Dvůr Králové nad Labem | 16,150 | #84 |
Cities near Jičín
- Mladá Boleslav43,684 people · ~32 km away
- Dvůr Králové nad Labem16,150 people · ~33 km away
- Jablonec nad Nisou46,209 people · ~34 km away
- Poděbrady15,232 people · ~37 km away
- Trutnov31,398 people · ~42 km away
- Liberec102,951 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jičín?
Jičín has a population of 16,328 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Jičín in?
Jičín is located in Hradec Králové Region, Czechia.
Is Jičín the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 77 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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