Kilwinning Population 2026

Kilwinning has a population of 16,100, making it the #754 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Scotland. It is about 557× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,100

Rank in United Kingdom

#754

Coordinates

55.65°N, 4.71°W

~22 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

551 km

342 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Scotland

City	Population	Rank in United Kingdom
Glasgow	626,410	#3
Edinburgh	514,990	#7
Aberdeen	198,590	#41
Dundee	148,210	#64
Paisley	77,270	#141
East Kilbride	75,310	#146
Livingston	56,840	#205
Dunfermline	54,990	#211

Cities near Kilwinning

Irvine34,130 people · ~5 km away
Kilmarnock46,970 people · ~14 km away
Ayr46,260 people · ~22 km away
Johnstone15,930 people · ~23 km away
Barrhead17,890 people · ~25 km away
Paisley77,270 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kilwinning?

Kilwinning has a population of 16,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #754 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Kilwinning in?

Kilwinning is located in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Is Kilwinning the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 551 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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