Bačka Palanka Population 2026
Bačka Palanka has a population of 29,449, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Vojvodina. Roughly 0.4% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,449
Rank in Serbia
#30
Coordinates
45.25°N, 19.40°E
~81 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
98 km
61 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Bačka Palanka?
Bačka Palanka has a population of 29,449 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Bačka Palanka in?
Bačka Palanka is located in Vojvodina, Serbia.
Is Bačka Palanka the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 98 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.