Telsiai Population 2026

Telsiai has a population of 21,294, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇱🇹 Lithuania, located in Telsiai. Roughly 0.8% of Lithuania's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Vilnius, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,294

Rank in Lithuania

#12

Coordinates

55.98°N, 22.25°E

~135 m elevation · Europe/Vilnius

Distance to capital (Vilnius)

240 km

149 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Telsiai

City	Population	Rank in Lithuania
Mazeikiai	32,470	#8
Plunge	18,904	#15

Cities near Telsiai

Plunge18,904 people · ~26 km away
Mazeikiai32,470 people · ~38 km away
Gargždai16,433 people · ~61 km away
Kretinga17,249 people · ~63 km away
Šiauliai99,462 people · ~67 km away
Palanga18,207 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Telsiai?

Telsiai has a population of 21,294 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Lithuania.

What region is Telsiai in?

Telsiai is located in Telsiai, Lithuania.

Is Telsiai the capital of Lithuania?

No, the capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, about 240 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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