Risca Population 2026

Risca has a population of 20,443, making it the #602 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Wales. It is about 438× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,443

Rank in United Kingdom

#602

Coordinates

51.61°N, 3.10°W

~49 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

206 km

128 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 Risca

Newport161,506 people · ~7 km away
Cwmbran48,535 people · ~7 km away
Caerphilly31,060 people · ~9 km away
Blackwood15,476 people · ~10 km away
Pontypool35,686 people · ~11 km away
Gelligaer17,376 people · ~12 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Risca?

Risca has a population of 20,443 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #602 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Risca in?

Risca is located in Wales, United Kingdom.

Is Risca the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 206 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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