Porthcawl Population 2026

Porthcawl has a population of 15,672, making it the #773 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Wales. It is about 572× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,672

Rank in United Kingdom

#773

Coordinates

51.48°N, 3.70°W

~12 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

248 km

154 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 Porthcawl

Bridgend49,597 people · ~9 km away
Coity41,352 people · ~11 km away
Maesteg21,001 people · ~15 km away
Briton Ferry35,179 people · ~19 km away
Neath46,126 people · ~22 km away
Swansea300,352 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Porthcawl?

Porthcawl has a population of 15,672 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #773 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Porthcawl in?

Porthcawl is located in Wales, United Kingdom.

Is Porthcawl the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 248 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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