Finglas Population 2026
Finglas has a population of 19,768, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Leinster. Roughly 0.4% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,768
Rank in Ireland
#30
Coordinates
53.39°N, 6.30°W
~59 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
7 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leinster
Cities near Finglas
- Blanchardstown16,511 people · ~5 km away
- Dublin1,024,027 people · ~7 km away
- Swords40,776 people · ~9 km away
- Rathfarnham17,333 people · ~10 km away
- Lucan15,269 people · ~11 km away
- Malahide16,550 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Finglas?
Finglas has a population of 19,768 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Finglas in?
Finglas is located in Leinster, Ireland.
Is Finglas the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 7 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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