Bijelo Polje Population 2026

Bijelo Polje has a population of 15,400, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇲🇪 Montenegro, located in Bijelo Polje. Roughly 2.5% of Montenegro's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Podgorica, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bijelo Polje (capital Podgorica shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,400

Rank in Montenegro

Coordinates

43.04°N, 19.75°E

~623 m elevation · Europe/Podgorica

Distance to capital (Podgorica)

77 km

48 miles, straight line

Cities near Bijelo Polje

Pljevlja19,489 people · ~47 km away
Nikšić58,212 people · ~72 km away
Podgorica236,852 people · ~77 km away
Cetinje15,137 people · ~99 km away
Budva18,000 people · ~112 km away
Bar17,727 people · ~118 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bijelo Polje?

Bijelo Polje has a population of 15,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Montenegro.

What region is Bijelo Polje in?

Bijelo Polje is located in Bijelo Polje, Montenegro.

Is Bijelo Polje the capital of Montenegro?

No, the capital of Montenegro is Podgorica, about 77 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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