Lučenec Population 2026
Lučenec has a population of 25,191, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Banská Bystrica Region. Roughly 0.5% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,191
Rank in Slovakia
#28
Coordinates
48.33°N, 19.67°E
~187 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
191 km
119 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Banská Bystrica Region
| City | Population | Rank in Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Banská Bystrica | 74,590 | #7 |
| Zvolen | 39,844 | #13 |
| Rimavská Sobota | 21,434 | #37 |
| Brezno | 19,866 | #44 |
| Žiar nad Hronom | 16,955 | #52 |
Cities near Lučenec
- Rimavská Sobota21,434 people · ~27 km away
- Zvolen39,844 people · ~46 km away
- Brezno19,866 people · ~53 km away
- Banská Bystrica74,590 people · ~59 km away
- Žiar nad Hronom16,955 people · ~67 km away
- Rožňava17,122 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lučenec?
Lučenec has a population of 25,191 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Lučenec in?
Lučenec is located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia.
Is Lučenec the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 191 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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