Waterford Population 2026
Waterford has a population of 60,079, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Munster. Roughly 1.1% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,079
Rank in Ireland
#6
Coordinates
52.26°N, 7.11°W
~10 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
133 km
83 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Munster
| City | Population | Rank in Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Cork | 224,004 | #2 |
| Limerick | 102,287 | #3 |
| Ennis | 27,923 | #13 |
| Douglas | 26,883 | #15 |
| Tralee | 26,079 | #16 |
| Ballincollig | 18,621 | #31 |
| Cluain Meala | 18,369 | #32 |
| Carrigaline | 18,239 | #33 |
Cities near Waterford
- Cluain Meala18,369 people · ~42 km away
- Kilkenny21,589 people · ~45 km away
- Wexford21,524 people · ~45 km away
- Carlow27,351 people · ~66 km away
- Portlaoise23,494 people · ~87 km away
- Douglas26,883 people · ~100 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Waterford?
Waterford has a population of 60,079 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Waterford in?
Waterford is located in Munster, Ireland.
Is Waterford the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 133 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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