Flint Population 2026

Flint has a population of 26,442, making it the #462 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Wales. It is about 339× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,442

Rank in United Kingdom

#462

Coordinates

53.24°N, 3.13°W

~29 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

281 km

175 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 Flint

Neston15,064 people · ~7 km away
Deeside32,000 people · ~8 km away
Buckley63,576 people · ~9 km away
Heswall29,075 people · ~9 km away
Hawarden25,513 people · ~10 km away
Bebington57,600 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Flint?

Flint has a population of 26,442 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #462 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Flint in?

Flint is located in Wales, United Kingdom.

Is Flint the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 281 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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