Skalica Population 2026

Skalica has a population of 15,466, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Trnava Region. Roughly 0.3% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.

Location of Skalica (capital Bratislava shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,466

Rank in Slovakia

#56

Coordinates

48.84°N, 17.23°E

~179 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava

Distance to capital (Bratislava)

78 km

48 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Trnava Region

City	Population	Rank in Slovakia
Trnava	62,806	#8
Piešťany	26,862	#26
Dunajská Streda	22,730	#33
Hlohovec	19,883	#43
Senica	19,355	#45
Galanta	15,277	#57
Sereď	15,228	#59

Cities near Skalica

Senica19,355 people · ~21 km away
Nové Mesto nad Váhom19,325 people · ~45 km away
Malacky18,804 people · ~48 km away
Piešťany26,862 people · ~52 km away
Trnava62,806 people · ~58 km away
Trenčín58,278 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Skalica?

Skalica has a population of 15,466 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Slovakia.

What region is Skalica in?

Skalica is located in Trnava Region, Slovakia.

Is Skalica the capital of Slovakia?

No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 78 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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