Carrigaline Population 2026
Carrigaline has a population of 18,239, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Munster. Roughly 0.3% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,239
Rank in Ireland
#33
Coordinates
51.81°N, 8.40°W
~14 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
223 km
138 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Munster
| City | Population | Rank in Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Cork | 224,004 | #2 |
| Limerick | 102,287 | #3 |
| Waterford | 60,079 | #6 |
| Ennis | 27,923 | #13 |
| Douglas | 26,883 | #15 |
| Tralee | 26,079 | #16 |
| Ballincollig | 18,621 | #31 |
| Cluain Meala | 18,369 | #32 |
Cities near Carrigaline
- Douglas26,883 people · ~7 km away
- Cork224,004 people · ~11 km away
- Ballincollig18,621 people · ~15 km away
- Cluain Meala18,369 people · ~77 km away
- Limerick102,287 people · ~96 km away
- Waterford60,079 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carrigaline?
Carrigaline has a population of 18,239 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Carrigaline in?
Carrigaline is located in Munster, Ireland.
Is Carrigaline the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 223 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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