Newtownabbey Population 2026
Newtownabbey has a population of 63,860, making it the #174 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Northern Ireland. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 140× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,860
Rank in United Kingdom
#174
Coordinates
54.66°N, 5.91°W
~15 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
521 km
324 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Northern Ireland
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 348,005 | #13 |
| Derry | 83,652 | #127 |
| Lisburn | 77,506 | #140 |
| Bangor | 61,011 | #189 |
| Craigavon | 59,236 | #196 |
| Castlereagh | 56,679 | #206 |
| Portadown | 32,926 | #378 |
| Newtownards | 29,363 | #422 |
Cities near Newtownabbey
- Belfast348,005 people · ~7 km away
- Carrickfergus29,208 people · ~9 km away
- Castlereagh56,679 people · ~10 km away
- Bangor61,011 people · ~15 km away
- Newtownards29,363 people · ~16 km away
- Lisburn77,506 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Newtownabbey?
Newtownabbey has a population of 63,860 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #174 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Newtownabbey in?
Newtownabbey is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Is Newtownabbey the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 521 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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