Édessa Population 2026
Édessa has a population of 18,669, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Central Macedonia. Roughly 0.2% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,669
Rank in Greece
#97
Coordinates
40.80°N, 22.05°E
~312 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
345 km
214 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Macedonia
| City | Population | Rank in Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Thessaloníki | 317,778 | #2 |
| Sérres | 58,287 | #32 |
| Kateríni | 53,293 | #37 |
| Véroia | 44,464 | #48 |
| Lagkadás | 37,022 | #51 |
| Chalkidóna | 30,030 | #65 |
| Giannitsá | 27,817 | #71 |
| Neapoli | 25,822 | #75 |
Cities near Édessa
- Náousa19,887 people · ~19 km away
- Giannitsá27,817 people · ~30 km away
- Véroia44,464 people · ~34 km away
- Ptolemaḯda30,045 people · ~45 km away
- Chalkidóna30,030 people · ~47 km away
- Flórina17,686 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Édessa?
Édessa has a population of 18,669 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Édessa in?
Édessa is located in Central Macedonia, Greece.
Is Édessa the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 345 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.