Košice Population 2026
Košice has a population of 225,044, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Košice Region. Roughly 4.1% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 1.9× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
225,044
Rank in Slovakia
#2
Coordinates
48.71°N, 21.26°E
~205 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
313 km
194 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Košice Region
| City | Population | Rank in Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Michalovce | 35,874 | #16 |
| Spišská Nová Ves | 34,855 | #19 |
| Trebišov | 22,851 | #32 |
| Rožňava | 17,122 | #50 |
Cities near Košice
- Prešov82,927 people · ~32 km away
- Trebišov22,851 people · ~35 km away
- Vranov nad Topľou20,595 people · ~37 km away
- Michalovce35,874 people · ~49 km away
- Rožňava17,122 people · ~53 km away
- Humenné30,450 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Košice?
Košice has a population of 225,044 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Košice in?
Košice is located in Košice Region, Slovakia.
Is Košice the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 313 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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