Šaľa Population 2026
Šaľa has a population of 20,239, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Nitra Region. Roughly 0.4% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,239
Rank in Slovakia
#41
Coordinates
48.15°N, 17.88°E
~114 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
57 km
35 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nitra Region
Cities near Šaľa
- Galanta15,277 people · ~12 km away
- Sereď15,228 people · ~19 km away
- Nitra86,329 people · ~23 km away
- Dunajská Streda22,730 people · ~27 km away
- Nové Zámky36,781 people · ~28 km away
- Hlohovec19,883 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Šaľa?
Šaľa has a population of 20,239 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Šaľa in?
Šaľa is located in Nitra Region, Slovakia.
Is Šaľa the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 57 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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