Herceg Novi Population 2026

Herceg Novi has a population of 19,536, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇲🇪 Montenegro, located in Herceg Novi. Roughly 3.1% of Montenegro's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Podgorica, the country's biggest city.

Location of Herceg Novi (capital Podgorica shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

19,536

Rank in Montenegro

Coordinates

42.45°N, 18.54°E

~87 m elevation · Europe/Podgorica

Distance to capital (Podgorica)

60 km

37 miles, straight line

Cities near Herceg Novi

Budva18,000 people · ~31 km away
Cetinje15,137 people · ~32 km away
Nikšić58,212 people · ~49 km away
Podgorica236,852 people · ~60 km away
Bar17,727 people · ~61 km away
Bijelo Polje15,400 people · ~118 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Herceg Novi?

Herceg Novi has a population of 19,536 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Montenegro.

What region is Herceg Novi in?

Herceg Novi is located in Herceg Novi, Montenegro.

Is Herceg Novi the capital of Montenegro?

No, the capital of Montenegro is Podgorica, about 60 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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