Palanga Population 2026
Palanga has a population of 18,207, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇱🇹 Lithuania, located in Klaipėda County. Roughly 0.7% of Lithuania's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Vilnius, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,207
Rank in Lithuania
#16
Coordinates
55.92°N, 21.07°E
~5 m elevation · Europe/Vilnius
Distance to capital (Vilnius)
299 km
186 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Klaipėda County
Cities near Palanga
FAQ
What is the population of Palanga?
Palanga has a population of 18,207 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Lithuania.
What region is Palanga in?
Palanga is located in Klaipėda County, Lithuania.
Is Palanga the capital of Lithuania?
No, the capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, about 299 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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