Gérakas Population 2026
Gérakas has a population of 29,939, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Attica. Roughly 0.3% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,939
Rank in Greece
#66
Coordinates
38.02°N, 23.86°E
~250 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
12 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Attica
Cities near Gérakas
- Agía Paraskeví59,704 people · ~2 km away
- Khalándrion74,192 people · ~5 km away
- Maroúsi72,333 people · ~6 km away
- Néa Ionía67,134 people · ~9 km away
- Zográfos71,026 people · ~9 km away
- Galátsi59,345 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gérakas?
Gérakas has a population of 29,939 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Gérakas in?
Gérakas is located in Attica, Greece.
Is Gérakas the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 12 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.