Orahovac Population 2026

Orahovac has a population of 22,049, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇽🇰 Kosovo, located in Gjakova. Roughly 1.3% of Kosovo's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Pristina, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,049

Rank in Kosovo

#17

Coordinates

42.40°N, 20.65°E

~393 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade

Distance to capital (Pristina)

52 km

32 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gjakova

City	Population	Rank in Kosovo
Gjakovë	94,158	#4
Deçan	50,500	#9

Cities near Orahovac

Suva Reka72,229 people · ~15 km away
Gjakovë94,158 people · ~19 km away
Llazicë19,863 people · ~19 km away
Prizren171,464 people · ~22 km away
Shtime35,000 people · ~32 km away
Glogovac58,579 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Orahovac?

Orahovac has a population of 22,049 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Kosovo.

What region is Orahovac in?

Orahovac is located in Gjakova, Kosovo.

Is Orahovac the capital of Kosovo?

No, the capital of Kosovo is Pristina, about 52 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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