Bridgend Population 2026

Bridgend has a population of 49,597, making it the #241 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Wales. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 181× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

49,597

Rank in United Kingdom

#241

Coordinates

51.51°N, 3.58°W

~23 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

239 km

148 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Wales

City	Population	Rank in United Kingdom
Cardiff	372,089	#10
Swansea	300,352	#21
Newport	161,506	#56
Rhondda	69,506	#157
Wrexham	65,692	#166
Buckley	63,576	#175
Tonypandy	62,545	#182
Barry	54,673	#213

Cities near Bridgend

Coity41,352 people · ~2 km away
Porthcawl15,672 people · ~9 km away
Maesteg21,001 people · ~13 km away
Tonypandy62,545 people · ~15 km away
Rhondda69,506 people · ~19 km away
Pontypridd31,206 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bridgend?

Bridgend has a population of 49,597 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #241 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Bridgend in?

Bridgend is located in Wales, United Kingdom.

Is Bridgend the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 239 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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