Barry Population 2026
Barry has a population of 54,673, making it the #213 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Wales. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 164× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,673
Rank in United Kingdom
#213
Coordinates
51.40°N, 3.28°W
~25 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
219 km
136 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wales
Cities near Barry
- Penarth23,437 people · ~9 km away
- Cardiff372,089 people · ~11 km away
- Caerphilly31,060 people · ~20 km away
- Weston-super-Mare82,903 people · ~22 km away
- Pontypridd31,206 people · ~23 km away
- Coity41,352 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barry?
Barry has a population of 54,673 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #213 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Barry in?
Barry is located in Wales, United Kingdom.
Is Barry the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 219 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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