Gargždai Population 2026

Gargždai has a population of 16,433, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇱🇹 Lithuania, located in Klaipėda County. Roughly 0.6% of Lithuania's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Vilnius, the country's biggest city.

Location of Gargždai (capital Vilnius shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,433

Rank in Lithuania

#19

Coordinates

55.71°N, 21.39°E

~27 m elevation · Europe/Vilnius

Distance to capital (Vilnius)

271 km

168 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Klaipėda County

City	Population	Rank in Lithuania
Klaipėda	172,292	#3
Palanga	18,207	#16
Kretinga	17,249	#18

Cities near Gargždai

Klaipėda172,292 people · ~16 km away
Kretinga17,249 people · ~22 km away
Palanga18,207 people · ~31 km away
Plunge18,904 people · ~36 km away
Telsiai21,294 people · ~61 km away
Taurage21,203 people · ~76 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gargždai?

Gargždai has a population of 16,433 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Lithuania.

What region is Gargždai in?

Gargždai is located in Klaipėda County, Lithuania.

Is Gargždai the capital of Lithuania?

No, the capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, about 271 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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