Handlová Population 2026
Handlová has a population of 15,694, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Trenčín Region. Roughly 0.3% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,694
Rank in Slovakia
#54
Coordinates
48.73°N, 18.76°E
~424 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
138 km
86 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Trenčín Region
| City | Population | Rank in Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Trenčín | 58,278 | #9 |
| Prievidza | 43,645 | #12 |
| Považská Bystrica | 37,483 | #14 |
| Dubnica nad Váhom | 21,914 | #36 |
| Partizánske | 20,739 | #38 |
| Nové Mesto nad Váhom | 19,325 | #46 |
| Púchov | 16,995 | #51 |
| Bánovce nad Bebravou | 16,486 | #53 |
Cities near Handlová
- Prievidza43,645 people · ~11 km away
- Žiar nad Hronom16,955 people · ~16 km away
- Banská Bystrica74,590 people · ~29 km away
- Partizánske20,739 people · ~30 km away
- Zvolen39,844 people · ~34 km away
- Bánovce nad Bebravou16,486 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Handlová?
Handlová has a population of 15,694 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Handlová in?
Handlová is located in Trenčín Region, Slovakia.
Is Handlová the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 138 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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