Giannitsá Population 2026
Giannitsá has a population of 27,817, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Central Macedonia. Roughly 0.3% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,817
Rank in Greece
#71
Coordinates
40.79°N, 22.41°E
~31 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
332 km
206 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 |
| Neapoli | 25,822 | #75 |
| Kilkís | 22,914 | #83 |
Cities near Giannitsá
- Chalkidóna30,030 people · ~18 km away
- Édessa18,669 people · ~30 km away
- Náousa19,887 people · ~34 km away
- Véroia44,464 people · ~34 km away
- Oraiókastro20,852 people · ~43 km away
- Kilkís22,914 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Giannitsá?
Giannitsá has a population of 27,817 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Giannitsá in?
Giannitsá is located in Central Macedonia, Greece.
Is Giannitsá the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 332 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.