Ebbw Vale Population 2026

Ebbw Vale has a population of 33,068, making it the #375 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Wales. It is about 271× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,068

Rank in United Kingdom

#375

Coordinates

51.78°N, 3.21°W

~311 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

215 km

134 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 Ebbw Vale

Merthyr Tydfil43,820 people · ~12 km away
Blackwood15,476 people · ~12 km away
Gelligaer17,376 people · ~13 km away
Pontypool35,686 people · ~14 km away
Aberdare31,135 people · ~18 km away
Cwmbran48,535 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ebbw Vale?

Ebbw Vale has a population of 33,068 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #375 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Ebbw Vale in?

Ebbw Vale is located in Wales, United Kingdom.

Is Ebbw Vale the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 215 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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