Považská Bystrica Population 2026
Považská Bystrica has a population of 37,483, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Trenčín Region. Roughly 0.7% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,483
Rank in Slovakia
#14
Coordinates
49.12°N, 18.42°E
~280 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
145 km
90 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Trenčín Region
| City | Population | Rank in Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Trenčín | 58,278 | #9 |
| Prievidza | 43,645 | #12 |
| Dubnica nad Váhom | 21,914 | #36 |
| Partizánske | 20,739 | #38 |
| Nové Mesto nad Váhom | 19,325 | #46 |
| Púchov | 16,995 | #51 |
| Bánovce nad Bebravou | 16,486 | #53 |
| Handlová | 15,694 | #54 |
Cities near Považská Bystrica
FAQ
What is the population of Považská Bystrica?
Považská Bystrica has a population of 37,483 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Považská Bystrica in?
Považská Bystrica is located in Trenčín Region, Slovakia.
Is Považská Bystrica the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 145 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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