Pontypridd Population 2026

Pontypridd has a population of 31,206, making it the #396 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Wales. It is about 287× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,206

Rank in United Kingdom

#396

Coordinates

51.60°N, 3.34°W

~68 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

223 km

138 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 Pontypridd

Tonypandy62,545 people · ~8 km away
Caerphilly31,060 people · ~9 km away
Gelligaer17,376 people · ~9 km away
Rhondda69,506 people · ~10 km away
Blackwood15,476 people · ~12 km away
Aberdare31,135 people · ~15 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pontypridd?

Pontypridd has a population of 31,206 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #396 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Pontypridd in?

Pontypridd is located in Wales, United Kingdom.

Is Pontypridd the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 223 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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