Ioánnina Population 2026
Ioánnina has a population of 65,574, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Epirus. Roughly 0.7% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,574
Rank in Greece
#23
Coordinates
39.66°N, 20.85°E
~468 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
311 km
193 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Epirus
Cities near Ioánnina
FAQ
What is the population of Ioánnina?
Ioánnina has a population of 65,574 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Ioánnina in?
Ioánnina is located in Epirus, Greece.
Is Ioánnina the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 311 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.