Brezno Population 2026
Brezno has a population of 19,866, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Banská Bystrica Region. Roughly 0.4% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,866
Rank in Slovakia
#44
Coordinates
48.80°N, 19.64°E
~492 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
200 km
124 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Banská Bystrica Region
| City | Population | Rank in Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Banská Bystrica | 74,590 | #7 |
| Zvolen | 39,844 | #13 |
| Lučenec | 25,191 | #28 |
| Rimavská Sobota | 21,434 | #37 |
| Žiar nad Hronom | 16,955 | #52 |
Cities near Brezno
- Liptovský Mikuláš30,162 people · ~31 km away
- Banská Bystrica74,590 people · ~36 km away
- Ružomberok26,671 people · ~38 km away
- Zvolen39,844 people · ~44 km away
- Dolný Kubín17,660 people · ~51 km away
- Lučenec25,191 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brezno?
Brezno has a population of 19,866 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Brezno in?
Brezno is located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia.
Is Brezno the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 200 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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