Náchod Population 2026
Náchod has a population of 21,263, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Hradec Králové Region. Roughly 0.2% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,263
Rank in Czechia
#63
Coordinates
50.42°N, 16.16°E
~350 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
129 km
80 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hradec Králové Region
| City | Population | Rank in Czechia |
|---|---|---|
| Hradec Králové | 90,596 | #8 |
| Trutnov | 31,398 | #36 |
| Jičín | 16,328 | #83 |
| Dvůr Králové nad Labem | 16,150 | #84 |
Cities near Náchod
- Trutnov31,398 people · ~24 km away
- Dvůr Králové nad Labem16,150 people · ~25 km away
- Hradec Králové90,596 people · ~33 km away
- Pardubice88,520 people · ~50 km away
- Ústí nad Orlicí15,151 people · ~52 km away
- Jičín16,328 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Náchod?
Náchod has a population of 21,263 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Náchod in?
Náchod is located in Hradec Králové Region, Czechia.
Is Náchod the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 129 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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