An Muileann gCearr Population 2026
An Muileann gCearr has a population of 22,667, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Leinster. Roughly 0.4% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,667
Rank in Ireland
#20
Coordinates
53.52°N, 7.34°W
~101 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
75 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leinster
Cities near An Muileann gCearr
- Tullamore15,598 people · ~30 km away
- Athlone22,869 people · ~41 km away
- Navan33,886 people · ~46 km away
- Maynooth17,259 people · ~52 km away
- Droichead Nua22,742 people · ~52 km away
- Portlaoise23,494 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of An Muileann gCearr?
An Muileann gCearr has a population of 22,667 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is An Muileann gCearr in?
An Muileann gCearr is located in Leinster, Ireland.
Is An Muileann gCearr the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 75 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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