Douglas Population 2026
Douglas has a population of 26,883, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Munster. Roughly 0.5% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,883
Rank in Ireland
#15
Coordinates
51.87°N, 8.44°W
~11 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
219 km
136 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 |
| Tralee | 26,079 | #16 |
| Ballincollig | 18,621 | #31 |
| Cluain Meala | 18,369 | #32 |
| Carrigaline | 18,239 | #33 |
Cities near Douglas
- Cork224,004 people · ~4 km away
- Carrigaline18,239 people · ~7 km away
- Ballincollig18,621 people · ~10 km away
- Cluain Meala18,369 people · ~73 km away
- Limerick102,287 people · ~89 km away
- Tralee26,079 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Douglas?
Douglas has a population of 26,883 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Douglas in?
Douglas is located in Munster, Ireland.
Is Douglas the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 219 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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