Barrhead Population 2026

Barrhead has a population of 17,890, making it the #686 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Scotland. It is about 501× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

Location of Barrhead (capital London shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,890

Rank in United Kingdom

#686

Coordinates

55.80°N, 4.39°W

~58 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

554 km

344 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Scotland

City	Population	Rank in United Kingdom
Glasgow	626,410	#3
Edinburgh	514,990	#7
Aberdeen	198,590	#41
Dundee	148,210	#64
Paisley	77,270	#141
East Kilbride	75,310	#146
Livingston	56,840	#205
Dunfermline	54,990	#211

Cities near Barrhead

Paisley77,270 people · ~4 km away
Newton Mearns28,210 people · ~5 km away
Renfrew24,270 people · ~8 km away
Johnstone15,930 people · ~8 km away
Glasgow626,410 people · ~11 km away
Clydebank25,620 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Barrhead?

Barrhead has a population of 17,890 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #686 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Barrhead in?

Barrhead is located in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Is Barrhead the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 554 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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