Taurage Population 2026

Taurage has a population of 21,203, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇱🇹 Lithuania, located in Tauragė County. Roughly 0.8% of Lithuania's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Vilnius, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,203

Rank in Lithuania

#13

Coordinates

55.25°N, 22.29°E

~36 m elevation · Europe/Vilnius

Distance to capital (Vilnius)

201 km

125 miles, straight line

Cities near Taurage

Gargždai16,433 people · ~76 km away
Plunge18,904 people · ~78 km away
Telsiai21,294 people · ~81 km away
Klaipėda172,292 people · ~88 km away
Kretinga17,249 people · ~97 km away
Šiauliai99,462 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Taurage?

Taurage has a population of 21,203 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Lithuania.

What region is Taurage in?

Taurage is located in Tauragė County, Lithuania.

Is Taurage the capital of Lithuania?

No, the capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, about 201 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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