Rimavská Sobota Population 2026
Rimavská Sobota has a population of 21,434, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Banská Bystrica Region. Roughly 0.4% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,434
Rank in Slovakia
#37
Coordinates
48.38°N, 20.02°E
~208 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
217 km
135 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Banská Bystrica Region
| City | Population | Rank in Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Banská Bystrica | 74,590 | #7 |
| Zvolen | 39,844 | #13 |
| Lučenec | 25,191 | #28 |
| Brezno | 19,866 | #44 |
| Žiar nad Hronom | 16,955 | #52 |
Cities near Rimavská Sobota
- Lučenec25,191 people · ~27 km away
- Rožňava17,122 people · ~49 km away
- Brezno19,866 people · ~55 km away
- Zvolen39,844 people · ~68 km away
- Spišská Nová Ves34,855 people · ~74 km away
- Banská Bystrica74,590 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rimavská Sobota?
Rimavská Sobota has a population of 21,434 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Rimavská Sobota in?
Rimavská Sobota is located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia.
Is Rimavská Sobota the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 217 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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