Přerov Population 2026
Přerov has a population of 40,906, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Olomouc Region. Roughly 0.4% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,906
Rank in Czechia
#27
Coordinates
49.46°N, 17.45°E
~221 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
229 km
142 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Přerov?
Přerov has a population of 40,906 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Přerov in?
Přerov is located in Olomouc Region, Czechia.
Is Přerov the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 229 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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