Žiar nad Hronom Population 2026
Žiar nad Hronom has a population of 16,955, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Banská Bystrica 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)
16,955
Rank in Slovakia
#52
Coordinates
48.59°N, 18.85°E
~279 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
138 km
86 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 |
| Rimavská Sobota | 21,434 | #37 |
| Brezno | 19,866 | #44 |
Cities near Žiar nad Hronom
- Handlová15,694 people · ~16 km away
- Zvolen39,844 people · ~22 km away
- Prievidza43,645 people · ~26 km away
- Banská Bystrica74,590 people · ~27 km away
- Partizánske20,739 people · ~34 km away
- Levice30,556 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Žiar nad Hronom?
Žiar nad Hronom has a population of 16,955 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Žiar nad Hronom in?
Žiar nad Hronom is located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia.
Is Žiar nad Hronom the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 138 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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