Nový Jičín Population 2026
Nový Jičín has a population of 26,547, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Moravian-Silesian Region. Roughly 0.3% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,547
Rank in Czechia
#42
Coordinates
49.59°N, 18.01°E
~287 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
263 km
163 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 |
| Český Těšín | 25,750 | #44 |
Cities near Nový Jičín
- Kopřivnice23,424 people · ~10 km away
- Valašské Meziříčí27,481 people · ~14 km away
- Rožnov pod Radhoštěm17,238 people · ~18 km away
- Hranice17,969 people · ~21 km away
- Frýdek-Místek53,590 people · ~26 km away
- Vsetín25,185 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nový Jičín?
Nový Jičín has a population of 26,547 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Nový Jičín in?
Nový Jičín is located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia.
Is Nový Jičín the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 263 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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