Cluain Meala Population 2026
Cluain Meala has a population of 18,369, making it the #32 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)
18,369
Rank in Ireland
#32
Coordinates
52.35°N, 7.70°W
~24 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
146 km
91 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 |
| Carrigaline | 18,239 | #33 |
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FAQ
What is the population of Cluain Meala?
Cluain Meala has a population of 18,369 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Cluain Meala in?
Cluain Meala is located in Munster, Ireland.
Is Cluain Meala the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 146 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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