Gjakovë Population 2026

Gjakovë has a population of 94,158, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇽🇰 Kosovo, located in Gjakova. Roughly 5.6% of Kosovo's population lives here. It is about 5.8× smaller than Pristina, the country's biggest city.

Location of Gjakovë (capital Pristina shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

94,158

Rank in Kosovo

Coordinates

42.38°N, 20.43°E

~362 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade

Distance to capital (Pristina)

69 km

43 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gjakova

City	Population	Rank in Kosovo
Deçan	50,500	#9
Orahovac	22,049	#17

Cities near Gjakovë

Orahovac22,049 people · ~19 km away
Deçan50,500 people · ~21 km away
Prizren171,464 people · ~31 km away
Suva Reka72,229 people · ~32 km away
Pejë48,962 people · ~33 km away
Llazicë19,863 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gjakovë?

Gjakovë has a population of 94,158 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Kosovo.

What region is Gjakovë in?

Gjakovë is located in Gjakova, Kosovo.

Is Gjakovë the capital of Kosovo?

No, the capital of Kosovo is Pristina, about 69 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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