Jonava Population 2026

Jonava has a population of 26,423, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇱🇹 Lithuania, located in Kaunas. Roughly 0.9% of Lithuania's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Vilnius, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,423

Rank in Lithuania

Coordinates

55.08°N, 24.28°E

~67 m elevation · Europe/Vilnius

Distance to capital (Vilnius)

78 km

48 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kaunas

City	Population	Rank in Lithuania
Kaunas	289,380	#2
Kėdainiai	22,677	#11

Cities near Jonava

Kėdainiai22,677 people · ~30 km away
Kaunas289,380 people · ~31 km away
Ukmerge20,154 people · ~36 km away
Panevėžys85,885 people · ~73 km away
Vilnius542,366 people · ~78 km away
Alytus49,195 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jonava?

Jonava has a population of 26,423 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Lithuania.

What region is Jonava in?

Jonava is located in Kaunas, Lithuania.

Is Jonava the capital of Lithuania?

No, the capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, about 78 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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