Bar Population 2026
Bar has a population of 17,727, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇲🇪 Montenegro, located in Bar. Roughly 2.8% of Montenegro's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Podgorica, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,727
Rank in Montenegro
#6
Coordinates
42.09°N, 19.10°E
~5 m elevation · Europe/Podgorica
Distance to capital (Podgorica)
41 km
25 miles, straight line
Cities near Bar
- Budva18,000 people · ~30 km away
- Cetinje15,137 people · ~36 km away
- Podgorica236,852 people · ~41 km away
- Herceg Novi19,536 people · ~61 km away
- Nikšić58,212 people · ~77 km away
- Bijelo Polje15,400 people · ~118 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bar?
Bar has a population of 17,727 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Montenegro.
What region is Bar in?
Bar is located in Bar, Montenegro.
Is Bar the capital of Montenegro?
No, the capital of Montenegro is Podgorica, about 41 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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