Žďár nad Sázavou Population 2026
Žďár nad Sázavou has a population of 20,404, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Vysocina. Roughly 0.2% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,404
Rank in Czechia
#65
Coordinates
49.56°N, 15.94°E
~580 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
124 km
77 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Vysocina
| City | Population | Rank in Czechia |
|---|---|---|
| Jihlava | 50,108 | #19 |
| Třebíč | 34,530 | #32 |
| Havlíčkův Brod | 24,356 | #49 |
| Pelhřimov | 16,541 | #80 |
Cities near Žďár nad Sázavou
- Havlíčkův Brod24,356 people · ~26 km away
- Jihlava50,108 people · ~31 km away
- Třebíč34,530 people · ~39 km away
- Svitavy16,073 people · ~44 km away
- Chrudim23,630 people · ~44 km away
- Česká Třebová15,010 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Žďár nad Sázavou?
Žďár nad Sázavou has a population of 20,404 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Žďár nad Sázavou in?
Žďár nad Sázavou is located in Vysocina, Czechia.
Is Žďár nad Sázavou the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 124 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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