Novo Mesto Population 2026
Novo Mesto has a population of 24,446, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇸🇮 Slovenia, located in Urban Municipality of Novo Mesto. Roughly 1.2% of Slovenia's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Ljubljana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,446
Rank in Slovenia
#6
Coordinates
45.80°N, 15.17°E
~187 m elevation · Europe/Ljubljana
Distance to capital (Ljubljana)
58 km
36 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Novo Mesto?
Novo Mesto has a population of 24,446 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Slovenia.
What region is Novo Mesto in?
Novo Mesto is located in Urban Municipality of Novo Mesto, Slovenia.
Is Novo Mesto the capital of Slovenia?
No, the capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana, about 58 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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