Zlín Population 2026
Zlín has a population of 72,973, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Zlín. Roughly 0.7% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,973
Rank in Czechia
#12
Coordinates
49.23°N, 17.67°E
~229 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
253 km
157 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zlín
| City | Population | Rank in Czechia |
|---|---|---|
| Kroměříž | 27,917 | #39 |
| Valašské Meziříčí | 27,481 | #41 |
| Vsetín | 25,185 | #45 |
| Uherské Hradiště | 24,887 | #46 |
| Otrokovice | 17,401 | #75 |
| Rožnov pod Radhoštěm | 17,238 | #77 |
| Uherský Brod | 16,367 | #82 |
Cities near Zlín
- Otrokovice17,401 people · ~10 km away
- Kroměříž27,917 people · ~22 km away
- Uherský Brod16,367 people · ~22 km away
- Uherské Hradiště24,887 people · ~23 km away
- Vsetín25,185 people · ~27 km away
- Přerov40,906 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zlín?
Zlín has a population of 72,973 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Zlín in?
Zlín is located in Zlín, Czechia.
Is Zlín the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 253 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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