Kėdainiai Population 2026

Kėdainiai has a population of 22,677, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇱🇹 Lithuania, located in Kaunas. Roughly 0.8% of Lithuania's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Vilnius, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,677

Rank in Lithuania

#11

Coordinates

55.29°N, 23.97°E

~39 m elevation · Europe/Vilnius

Distance to capital (Vilnius)

107 km

66 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kaunas

City	Population	Rank in Lithuania
Kaunas	289,380	#2
Jonava	26,423	#9

Cities near Kėdainiai

Jonava26,423 people · ~30 km away
Kaunas289,380 people · ~43 km away
Ukmerge20,154 people · ~49 km away
Panevėžys85,885 people · ~55 km away
Radviliskis16,344 people · ~65 km away
Šiauliai99,462 people · ~83 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kėdainiai?

Kėdainiai has a population of 22,677 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Lithuania.

What region is Kėdainiai in?

Kėdainiai is located in Kaunas, Lithuania.

Is Kėdainiai the capital of Lithuania?

No, the capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, about 107 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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