Folkestone Population 2026
Folkestone has a population of 66,429, making it the #163 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 135× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
66,429
Rank in United Kingdom
#163
Coordinates
51.08°N, 1.17°E
~46 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
102 km
63 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8,961,989 | #1 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 | #2 |
| Manchester | 568,996 | #4 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 | #5 |
| Leeds | 536,280 | #6 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 | #8 |
| Bristol | 479,024 | #9 |
| Leicester | 368,600 | #11 |
Cities near Folkestone
- Saint Peters125,370 people · ~36 km away
- Margate63,322 people · ~37 km away
- Hastings92,855 people · ~48 km away
- Maidstone107,627 people · ~50 km away
- Bexhill-on-Sea43,754 people · ~55 km away
- Gillingham101,187 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Folkestone?
Folkestone has a population of 66,429 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #163 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Folkestone in?
Folkestone is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Folkestone the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 102 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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