Navan Population 2026
Navan has a population of 33,886, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Leinster. Roughly 0.6% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,886
Rank in Ireland
#10
Coordinates
53.65°N, 6.68°W
~35 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
46 km
29 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leinster
Cities near Navan
- Drogheda44,135 people · ~23 km away
- Maynooth17,259 people · ~30 km away
- Balbriggan21,722 people · ~33 km away
- Leixlip15,504 people · ~34 km away
- Blanchardstown16,511 people · ~36 km away
- Celbridge20,288 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Navan?
Navan has a population of 33,886 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Navan in?
Navan is located in Leinster, Ireland.
Is Navan the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 46 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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