Čadca Population 2026
Čadca has a population of 22,655, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Žilina Region. Roughly 0.4% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,655
Rank in Slovakia
#34
Coordinates
49.44°N, 18.79°E
~428 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
189 km
117 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Žilina Region
| City | Population | Rank in Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Žilina | 81,219 | #6 |
| Martin | 51,139 | #10 |
| Liptovský Mikuláš | 30,162 | #25 |
| Ružomberok | 26,671 | #27 |
| Dolný Kubín | 17,660 | #48 |
Cities near Čadca
- Žilina81,219 people · ~24 km away
- Martin51,139 people · ~42 km away
- Považská Bystrica37,483 people · ~44 km away
- Dolný Kubín17,660 people · ~45 km away
- Púchov16,995 people · ~48 km away
- Ružomberok26,671 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Čadca?
Čadca has a population of 22,655 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Čadca in?
Čadca is located in Žilina Region, Slovakia.
Is Čadca the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 189 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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