Pljevlja Population 2026
Pljevlja has a population of 19,489, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇲🇪 Montenegro, located in Pljevlja. Roughly 3.1% of Montenegro's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Podgorica, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,489
Rank in Montenegro
#4
Coordinates
43.36°N, 19.36°E
~772 m elevation · Europe/Podgorica
Distance to capital (Podgorica)
102 km
63 miles, straight line
Cities near Pljevlja
- Bijelo Polje15,400 people · ~47 km away
- Nikšić58,212 people · ~73 km away
- Podgorica236,852 people · ~102 km away
- Cetinje15,137 people · ~113 km away
- Herceg Novi19,536 people · ~121 km away
- Budva18,000 people · ~126 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pljevlja?
Pljevlja has a population of 19,489 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Montenegro.
What region is Pljevlja in?
Pljevlja is located in Pljevlja, Montenegro.
Is Pljevlja the capital of Montenegro?
No, the capital of Montenegro is Podgorica, about 102 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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