Maesteg Population 2026

Maesteg has a population of 21,001, making it the #583 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Wales. It is about 427× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,001

Rank in United Kingdom

#583

Coordinates

51.61°N, 3.66°W

~129 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

244 km

152 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 Maesteg

Briton Ferry35,179 people · ~11 km away
Neath46,126 people · ~12 km away
Coity41,352 people · ~12 km away
Bridgend49,597 people · ~13 km away
Tonypandy62,545 people · ~14 km away
Porthcawl15,672 people · ~15 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maesteg?

Maesteg has a population of 21,001 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #583 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Maesteg in?

Maesteg is located in Wales, United Kingdom.

Is Maesteg the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 244 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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