Svitavy Population 2026
Svitavy has a population of 16,073, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Pardubice Region. Roughly 0.2% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,073
Rank in Czechia
#85
Coordinates
49.76°N, 16.47°E
~442 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
151 km
94 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pardubice Region
| City | Population | Rank in Czechia |
|---|---|---|
| Pardubice | 88,520 | #10 |
| Chrudim | 23,630 | #50 |
| Ústí nad Orlicí | 15,151 | #89 |
| Česká Třebová | 15,010 | #92 |
Cities near Svitavy
- Česká Třebová15,010 people · ~17 km away
- Ústí nad Orlicí15,151 people · ~25 km away
- Šumperk28,768 people · ~43 km away
- Žďár nad Sázavou20,404 people · ~44 km away
- Blansko20,002 people · ~45 km away
- Chrudim23,630 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Svitavy?
Svitavy has a population of 16,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Svitavy in?
Svitavy is located in Pardubice Region, Czechia.
Is Svitavy the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 151 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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