Lamía Population 2026
Lamía has a population of 52,006, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Central Greece. Roughly 0.5% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,006
Rank in Greece
#39
Coordinates
38.90°N, 22.43°E
~88 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
152 km
94 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Greece
Cities near Lamía
FAQ
What is the population of Lamía?
Lamía has a population of 52,006 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Lamía in?
Lamía is located in Central Greece, Greece.
Is Lamía the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 152 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.