Rethymno Population 2026

Rethymno has a population of 32,468, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Crete. Roughly 0.3% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.

Location of Rethymno (capital Athens shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

32,468

Rank in Greece

#57

Coordinates

35.37°N, 24.48°E

~14 m elevation · Europe/Athens

Distance to capital (Athens)

299 km

186 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Crete

City	Population	Rank in Greece
Irákleion	137,154	#7
Chaniá	53,910	#36

Cities near Rethymno

Chaniá53,910 people · ~44 km away
Irákleion137,154 people · ~60 km away
Sparta16,239 people · ~265 km away
Voúla28,364 people · ~283 km away
Kalamata54,100 people · ~283 km away
Glyfáda87,305 people · ~285 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rethymno?

Rethymno has a population of 32,468 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Greece.

What region is Rethymno in?

Rethymno is located in Crete, Greece.

Is Rethymno the capital of Greece?

No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 299 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.

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