Karviná Population 2026
Karviná has a population of 48,637, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Moravian-Silesian Region. Roughly 0.5% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,637
Rank in Czechia
#20
Coordinates
49.85°N, 18.54°E
~221 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
296 km
184 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 |
| Třinec | 38,415 | #28 |
| Orlová | 27,540 | #40 |
| Nový Jičín | 26,547 | #42 |
| Český Těšín | 25,750 | #44 |
Cities near Karviná
FAQ
What is the population of Karviná?
Karviná has a population of 48,637 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Karviná in?
Karviná is located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia.
Is Karviná the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 296 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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