Sola Population 2026

Sola has a population of 29,541, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇳🇴 Norway, located in Rogaland. Roughly 0.5% of Norway's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Oslo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,541

Rank in Norway

#23

Coordinates

58.89°N, 5.65°E

~11 m elevation · Europe/Oslo

Distance to capital (Oslo)

310 km

193 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rogaland

City	Population	Rank in Norway
Stavanger	151,669	#4
Sandnes	85,386	#8
Haugesund	40,321	#18
Time	19,781	#34

Cities near Sola

Sandnes85,386 people · ~6 km away
Stavanger151,669 people · ~10 km away
Time19,781 people · ~17 km away
Haugesund40,321 people · ~62 km away
Kristiansand117,237 people · ~159 km away
Nesttun35,638 people · ~160 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sola?

Sola has a population of 29,541 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Norway.

What region is Sola in?

Sola is located in Rogaland, Norway.

Is Sola the capital of Norway?

No, the capital of Norway is Oslo, about 310 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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