Kilkís Population 2026
Kilkís has a population of 22,914, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Central Macedonia. Roughly 0.2% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,914
Rank in Greece
#83
Coordinates
40.99°N, 22.87°E
~277 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
343 km
213 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 Kilkís
- Oraiókastro20,852 people · ~29 km away
- Lagkadás37,022 people · ~31 km away
- Chalkidóna30,030 people · ~37 km away
- Neapoli25,822 people · ~38 km away
- Thessaloníki317,778 people · ~40 km away
- Giannitsá27,817 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kilkís?
Kilkís has a population of 22,914 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Kilkís in?
Kilkís is located in Central Macedonia, Greece.
Is Kilkís the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 343 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.