Wrexham Population 2026

Wrexham has a population of 65,692, making it the #166 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Wales. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 136× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

65,692

Rank in United Kingdom

#166

Coordinates

53.05°N, 2.99°W

~87 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

259 km

161 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
Buckley	63,576	#175
Tonypandy	62,545	#182
Barry	54,673	#213
Bridgend	49,597	#241

Cities near Wrexham

Brymbo18,111 people · ~6 km away
Rhosllannerchrugog25,362 people · ~6 km away
Buckley63,576 people · ~15 km away
Hawarden25,513 people · ~16 km away
Chester90,524 people · ~17 km away
Deeside32,000 people · ~17 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wrexham?

Wrexham has a population of 65,692 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #166 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Wrexham in?

Wrexham is located in Wales, United Kingdom.

Is Wrexham the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 259 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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