Kranj Population 2026

Kranj has a population of 37,966, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇸🇮 Slovenia, located in Urban Municipality of Kranj. Roughly 1.8% of Slovenia's population lives here. It is about 7.2× smaller than Ljubljana, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kranj (capital Ljubljana shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

37,966

Rank in Slovenia

Coordinates

46.24°N, 14.36°E

~387 m elevation · Europe/Ljubljana

Distance to capital (Ljubljana)

24 km

15 miles, straight line

Cities near Kranj

Ljubljana272,220 people · ~24 km away
Trbovlje15,163 people · ~54 km away
Velenje24,327 people · ~60 km away
Celje38,059 people · ~70 km away
Novo Mesto24,446 people · ~79 km away
Koper25,753 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kranj?

Kranj has a population of 37,966 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Slovenia.

What region is Kranj in?

Kranj is located in Urban Municipality of Kranj, Slovenia.

Is Kranj the capital of Slovenia?

No, the capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana, about 24 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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