Haugesund Population 2026

Haugesund has a population of 40,321, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇳🇴 Norway, located in Rogaland. Roughly 0.7% of Norway's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Oslo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Haugesund (capital Oslo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

40,321

Rank in Norway

#18

Coordinates

59.41°N, 5.27°E

~17 m elevation · Europe/Oslo

Distance to capital (Oslo)

313 km

194 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rogaland

City	Population	Rank in Norway
Stavanger	151,669	#4
Sandnes	85,386	#8
Sola	29,541	#23
Time	19,781	#34

Cities near Haugesund

Stavanger151,669 people · ~56 km away
Sola29,541 people · ~62 km away
Sandnes85,386 people · ~68 km away
Time19,781 people · ~80 km away
Nesttun35,638 people · ~101 km away
Bergen294,029 people · ~109 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Haugesund?

Haugesund has a population of 40,321 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Norway.

What region is Haugesund in?

Haugesund is located in Rogaland, Norway.

Is Haugesund the capital of Norway?

No, the capital of Norway is Oslo, about 313 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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