Macclesfield Population 2026
Macclesfield has a population of 54,345, making it the #217 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 165× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,345
Rank in United Kingdom
#217
Coordinates
53.26°N, 2.13°W
~156 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
237 km
147 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 Macclesfield
- Wilmslow25,725 people · ~10 km away
- Bramhall17,195 people · ~11 km away
- Congleton26,178 people · ~12 km away
- Cheadle Hulme28,952 people · ~14 km away
- Hazel Grove20,170 people · ~14 km away
- Stockport139,052 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Macclesfield?
Macclesfield has a population of 54,345 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #217 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Macclesfield in?
Macclesfield is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Macclesfield the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 237 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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