Kretinga Population 2026

Kretinga has a population of 17,249, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇱🇹 Lithuania, located in Klaipėda County. Roughly 0.6% of Lithuania's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Vilnius, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,249

Rank in Lithuania

#18

Coordinates

55.89°N, 21.24°E

~25 m elevation · Europe/Vilnius

Distance to capital (Vilnius)

288 km

179 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Klaipėda County

City	Population	Rank in Lithuania
Klaipėda	172,292	#3
Palanga	18,207	#16
Gargždai	16,433	#19

Cities near Kretinga

Palanga18,207 people · ~11 km away
Klaipėda172,292 people · ~21 km away
Gargždai16,433 people · ~22 km away
Plunge18,904 people · ~37 km away
Telsiai21,294 people · ~63 km away
Mazeikiai32,470 people · ~83 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kretinga?

Kretinga has a population of 17,249 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Lithuania.

What region is Kretinga in?

Kretinga is located in Klaipėda County, Lithuania.

Is Kretinga the capital of Lithuania?

No, the capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, about 288 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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