Žatec Population 2026
Žatec has a population of 18,959, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Ústí nad Labem Region. Roughly 0.2% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,959
Rank in Czechia
#71
Coordinates
50.33°N, 13.55°E
~233 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
68 km
42 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ústí nad Labem Region
| City | Population | Rank in Czechia |
|---|---|---|
| Ústí nad Labem | 90,378 | #9 |
| Most | 63,474 | #14 |
| Teplice | 50,912 | #18 |
| Chomutov | 46,771 | #21 |
| Děčín | 46,376 | #22 |
| Litoměřice | 24,489 | #48 |
| Litvínov | 22,387 | #58 |
| Jirkov | 19,240 | #69 |
Cities near Žatec
FAQ
What is the population of Žatec?
Žatec has a population of 18,959 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Žatec in?
Žatec is located in Ústí nad Labem Region, Czechia.
Is Žatec the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 68 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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