Darlington Population 2026
Darlington has a population of 92,363, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 97× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
92,363
Rank in United Kingdom
#112
Coordinates
54.52°N, 1.55°W
~40 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
349 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8,961,989 | #1 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 | #2 |
| Manchester | 568,996 | #4 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 | #5 |
| Leeds | 536,280 | #6 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 | #8 |
| Bristol | 479,024 | #9 |
| Leicester | 368,600 | #11 |
Cities near Darlington
- Newton Aycliffe26,415 people · ~11 km away
- Yarm19,184 people · ~13 km away
- Stockton-on-Tees79,957 people · ~16 km away
- Thornaby-on-Tees22,356 people · ~16 km away
- Billingham35,708 people · ~18 km away
- Middlesbrough142,707 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Darlington?
Darlington has a population of 92,363 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Darlington in?
Darlington is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Darlington the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 349 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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