Nitra Population 2026
Nitra has a population of 86,329, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Nitra Region. Roughly 1.6% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 4.9× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,329
Rank in Slovakia
#4
Coordinates
48.31°N, 18.08°E
~144 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
75 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nitra Region
Cities near Nitra
FAQ
What is the population of Nitra?
Nitra has a population of 86,329 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Nitra in?
Nitra is located in Nitra Region, Slovakia.
Is Nitra the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 75 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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