Ostrava Population 2026
Ostrava has a population of 279,791, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Moravian-Silesian Region. Roughly 2.7% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 4.2× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
279,791
Rank in Czechia
#3
Coordinates
49.83°N, 18.28°E
~211 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
278 km
173 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Moravian-Silesian Region
| City | Population | Rank in Czechia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Český Těšín | 25,750 | #44 |
Cities near Ostrava
- Bohumín20,315 people · ~9 km away
- Orlová27,540 people · ~11 km away
- Havířov82,768 people · ~13 km away
- Frýdek-Místek53,590 people · ~18 km away
- Karviná48,637 people · ~19 km away
- Český Těšín25,750 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ostrava?
Ostrava has a population of 279,791 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Ostrava in?
Ostrava is located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia.
Is Ostrava the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 278 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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