Kópavogur Population 2026
Kópavogur has a population of 40,040, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇮🇸 Iceland, located in Capital Region. Roughly 10.0% of Iceland's population lives here. It is about 3.0× smaller than Reykjavík, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,040
Rank in Iceland
#2
Coordinates
64.11°N, 21.91°W
~37 m elevation · Atlantic/Reykjavik
Distance to capital (Reykjavík)
3 km
2 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Capital Region
| City | Population | Rank in Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík | 118,918 | #1 |
| Hafnarfjörður | 31,525 | #3 |
Cities near Kópavogur
- Reykjavík118,918 people · ~3 km away
- Hafnarfjörður31,525 people · ~5 km away
- Keflavík15,930 people · ~34 km away
- Reykjanesbær19,724 people · ~34 km away
- Akureyri19,219 people · ~251 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kópavogur?
Kópavogur has a population of 40,040 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Iceland.
What region is Kópavogur in?
Kópavogur is located in Capital Region, Iceland.
Is Kópavogur the capital of Iceland?
No, the capital of Iceland is Reykjavik, about 3 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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