Prokuplje Population 2026
Prokuplje has a population of 27,673, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Central Serbia. Roughly 0.4% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,673
Rank in Serbia
#31
Coordinates
43.23°N, 21.59°E
~259 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
196 km
122 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 Prokuplje
FAQ
What is the population of Prokuplje?
Prokuplje has a population of 27,673 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Prokuplje in?
Prokuplje is located in Central Serbia, Serbia.
Is Prokuplje the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 196 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.