Poprad Population 2026
Poprad has a population of 49,091, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Prešov Region. Roughly 0.9% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,091
Rank in Slovakia
#11
Coordinates
49.06°N, 20.30°E
~668 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
256 km
159 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Prešov Region
| City | Population | Rank in Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Prešov | 82,927 | #5 |
| Humenné | 30,450 | #23 |
| Bardejov | 30,267 | #24 |
| Snina | 22,221 | #35 |
| Vranov nad Topľou | 20,595 | #40 |
| Stará Ľubovňa | 15,667 | #55 |
| Kežmarok | 15,271 | #58 |
Cities near Poprad
- Kežmarok15,271 people · ~13 km away
- Spišská Nová Ves34,855 people · ~23 km away
- Stará Ľubovňa15,667 people · ~39 km away
- Rožňava17,122 people · ~48 km away
- Liptovský Mikuláš30,162 people · ~49 km away
- Brezno19,866 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Poprad?
Poprad has a population of 49,091 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Poprad in?
Poprad is located in Prešov Region, Slovakia.
Is Poprad the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 256 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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