Požarevac Population 2026
Požarevac has a population of 41,736, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Central Serbia. Roughly 0.6% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,736
Rank in Serbia
#23
Coordinates
44.62°N, 21.19°E
~80 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
61 km
38 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Serbia
| City | Population | Rank in Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | 1,273,651 | #1 |
| Niš | 250,000 | #2 |
| Zemun | 155,591 | #4 |
| Kragujevac | 147,473 | #5 |
| Čačak | 117,072 | #6 |
| Leskovac | 94,758 | #8 |
| Novi Pazar | 85,996 | #9 |
| Kraljevo | 82,846 | #10 |
Cities near Požarevac
- Smederevo62,000 people · ~21 km away
- Smederevska Palanka27,000 people · ~34 km away
- Pančevo76,654 people · ~51 km away
- Vršac36,300 people · ~56 km away
- Belgrade1,273,651 people · ~61 km away
- Aranđelovac24,309 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Požarevac?
Požarevac has a population of 41,736 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Požarevac in?
Požarevac is located in Central Serbia, Serbia.
Is Požarevac the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 61 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.