Petržalka Population 2026
Petržalka has a population of 112,380, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Bratislava Region. Roughly 2.1% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 3.8× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
112,380
Rank in Slovakia
#3
Coordinates
48.12°N, 17.13°E
~141 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
3 km
2 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bratislava Region
| City | Population | Rank in Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Bratislava | 423,737 | #1 |
| Karlova Ves | 35,644 | #17 |
| Dúbravka | 35,518 | #18 |
| Pezinok | 24,443 | #29 |
| Podunajské Biskupice | 23,464 | #31 |
| Vrakuňa | 20,711 | #39 |
| Senec | 20,115 | #42 |
| Malacky | 18,804 | #47 |
Cities near Petržalka
- Bratislava423,737 people · ~3 km away
- Podunajské Biskupice23,464 people · ~6 km away
- Vrakuňa20,711 people · ~6 km away
- Karlova Ves35,644 people · ~6 km away
- Dúbravka35,518 people · ~10 km away
- Devínska Nová Ves17,153 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petržalka?
Petržalka has a population of 112,380 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Petržalka in?
Petržalka is located in Bratislava Region, Slovakia.
Is Petržalka the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 3 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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