Rožňava Population 2026
Rožňava has a population of 17,122, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Košice Region. Roughly 0.3% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,122
Rank in Slovakia
#50
Coordinates
48.66°N, 20.54°E
~318 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
260 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Košice Region
| City | Population | Rank in Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Košice | 225,044 | #2 |
| Michalovce | 35,874 | #16 |
| Spišská Nová Ves | 34,855 | #19 |
| Trebišov | 22,851 | #32 |
Cities near Rožňava
- Spišská Nová Ves34,855 people · ~32 km away
- Poprad49,091 people · ~48 km away
- Rimavská Sobota21,434 people · ~49 km away
- Košice225,044 people · ~53 km away
- Kežmarok15,271 people · ~53 km away
- Prešov82,927 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rožňava?
Rožňava has a population of 17,122 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Rožňava in?
Rožňava is located in Košice Region, Slovakia.
Is Rožňava the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 260 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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