Athlone Population 2026
Athlone has a population of 22,869, making it the #18 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)
22,869
Rank in Ireland
#18
Coordinates
53.42°N, 7.94°W
~39 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
112 km
70 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leinster
Cities near Athlone
- Tullamore15,598 people · ~34 km away
- An Muileann gCearr22,667 people · ~41 km away
- Portlaoise23,494 people · ~61 km away
- Galway85,910 people · ~76 km away
- Droichead Nua22,742 people · ~80 km away
- Navan33,886 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Athlone?
Athlone has a population of 22,869 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Athlone in?
Athlone is located in Leinster, Ireland.
Is Athlone the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 112 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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