Orestiáda Population 2026
Orestiáda has a population of 16,221, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in East Macedonia and Thrace. Roughly 0.2% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,221
Rank in Greece
#109
Coordinates
41.50°N, 26.53°E
~45 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
459 km
285 miles, straight line
Other big cities in East Macedonia and Thrace
| City | Population | Rank in Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Kavála | 54,027 | #35 |
| Alexandroupoli | 52,979 | #38 |
| Xánthi | 48,221 | #41 |
| Komotiní | 45,631 | #46 |
| Dráma | 44,823 | #47 |
Cities near Orestiáda
FAQ
What is the population of Orestiáda?
Orestiáda has a population of 16,221 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Orestiáda in?
Orestiáda is located in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece.
Is Orestiáda the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 459 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.