Sandyford Population 2026
Sandyford has a population of 22,288, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Leinster. Roughly 0.4% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,288
Rank in Ireland
#22
Coordinates
53.27°N, 6.23°W
~100 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
7 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leinster
Cities near Sandyford
- Rathfarnham17,333 people · ~5 km away
- Dún Laoghaire31,239 people · ~6 km away
- Dublin1,024,027 people · ~7 km away
- Tallaght81,022 people · ~10 km away
- Bray33,512 people · ~12 km away
- Finglas19,768 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sandyford?
Sandyford has a population of 22,288 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Sandyford in?
Sandyford is located in Leinster, Ireland.
Is Sandyford 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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