Chalkída Population 2026
Chalkída has a population of 59,125, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Central Greece. Roughly 0.6% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,125
Rank in Greece
#30
Coordinates
38.46°N, 23.60°E
~22 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
54 km
34 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Greece
Cities near Chalkída
- Thívai32,410 people · ~29 km away
- Fylí48,157 people · ~41 km away
- Áno Liósia33,565 people · ~43 km away
- Acharnés99,346 people · ~44 km away
- Asprópyrgos30,251 people · ~45 km away
- Elefsína24,910 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chalkída?
Chalkída has a population of 59,125 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Chalkída in?
Chalkída is located in Central Greece, Greece.
Is Chalkída the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 54 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.