Plunge Population 2026

Plunge has a population of 18,904, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇱🇹 Lithuania, located in Telsiai. Roughly 0.7% of Lithuania's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Vilnius, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,904

Rank in Lithuania

#15

Coordinates

55.91°N, 21.84°E

~106 m elevation · Europe/Vilnius

Distance to capital (Vilnius)

256 km

159 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Telsiai

City	Population	Rank in Lithuania
Mazeikiai	32,470	#8
Telsiai	21,294	#12

Cities near Plunge

Telsiai21,294 people · ~26 km away
Gargždai16,433 people · ~36 km away
Kretinga17,249 people · ~37 km away
Palanga18,207 people · ~48 km away
Klaipėda172,292 people · ~50 km away
Mazeikiai32,470 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Plunge?

Plunge has a population of 18,904 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Lithuania.

What region is Plunge in?

Plunge is located in Telsiai, Lithuania.

Is Plunge the capital of Lithuania?

No, the capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, about 256 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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